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1. Introduction
Welcome to SketchCode. This Privacy Policy explains what information SketchCode may process when you access the website, join a room, play a match, contact us, or otherwise use the service.
SketchCode is an online multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Because the service depends on real-time room management, browser-to-server communication, and basic abuse prevention measures, some information is processed to keep the game working, secure, and fair.
This Privacy Policy is written in plain language to help players understand what data is involved, why it is used, who may receive it, and what choices are available.
2. Who We Are
Service name: SketchCode
Website: sketchcode.online
Contact email: sketchcodegame@gmail.com
If you have privacy questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact us using the email address listed above.
3. Information We May Collect
Information you provide directly: nickname or username, avatar selection, room participation details, guesses, custom word submissions, feedback, and messages you send to us.
Gameplay and room information: room codes, team assignments, ready states, selected cards, turns, scores, timer-related actions, word pools, and other events required to run a match.
Technical and device information: IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, timestamps, connection metadata, error logs, and diagnostics generated while the service is used.
Local browser data: the game may store limited preferences in localStorage, sessionStorage, or similar browser storage, such as your nickname, selected avatar, or interface preferences, so that you do not need to re-enter them each time.
Contact information: if you email us, we may process your email address and the contents of your message in order to respond.
4. How We Use Information
We use information to provide the game and its core features, including creating rooms, synchronizing multiplayer sessions, saving basic preferences, and displaying game state to participants.
We use technical data and logs to maintain security, detect bugs, troubleshoot failures, enforce rate limits, investigate abuse, reduce cheating, and protect the service from malicious activity.
We may use aggregated or non-identifying information to understand performance, stability, and feature usage so we can improve the service over time.
5. Legal Bases and Purpose of Processing
Where applicable, we process information because it is necessary to operate the service you requested, such as letting you join rooms and participate in real-time matches.
We may also process information when necessary for legitimate interests, including service security, fraud prevention, debugging, and improvement of reliability and user experience.
Where consent is required for a feature or technology in your jurisdiction, we will rely on consent where appropriate.
6. Cookies, Local Storage, and Similar Technologies
SketchCode may use local browser storage and similar technologies to remember preferences and support smooth gameplay.
These technologies may be used for functional purposes, such as preserving nickname, avatar choice, room-related interface state, or other non-sensitive preferences.
You can usually clear browser storage through your browser settings. Clearing stored data may reset saved preferences and may require re-entering certain information the next time you use the game.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share limited information with infrastructure and service providers that help operate the website, such as hosting, networking, security, domain, and delivery providers. For SketchCode, this may include providers such as Railway for hosting and Porkbun for domain-related services.
We may also disclose information if reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce terms, protect users, investigate abuse, or defend legal claims.
8. Data Retention
We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the service, maintain security, resolve disputes, debug problems, or comply with legal obligations.
Some gameplay information may be temporary and may disappear automatically after a room ends or becomes inactive.
Information stored locally in your browser may remain until you clear it manually or your browser removes it.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, network, or online service can guarantee absolute security. You should also use common-sense precautions when using internet services, especially on shared devices or public networks.
10. International Processing
Depending on the location of our infrastructure providers or users, information may be processed in countries other than your own.
When this happens, we aim to use reputable service providers and reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the service.
11. Children's Privacy
SketchCode is not intended for children who require parental consent under applicable law unless such consent has been obtained.
If you believe a child provided personal information in a way that should not have occurred, please contact us so we can review the situation.
12. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights relating to your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or a copy of certain data.
To make a request, email sketchcodegame@gmail.com. We may need reasonable information to verify the request before responding.
You may also control certain information by using browser settings, clearing local storage, or choosing not to use specific features.
13. Third-Party Links and Services
The website may contain links to third-party services, communities, social platforms, or external pages.
If you follow those links, their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the service, legal requirements, or operational practices.
When we make material changes, we will post the revised version on this page and update the 'Last updated' date. The current version is dated March 13, 2026.
15. Contact Us
Email: sketchcodegame@gmail.com
Website: sketchcode.online
If you have questions about privacy, data handling, or requests related to your information, please contact us.