Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Golf Card Game, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our free online card game.
We designed Golf Card Game to be privacy-friendly from the ground up. We don't require registration, account creation, or personal information to play. This policy describes the minimal data we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
Information You Don't Need to Provide
Golf Card Game does not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or share any personal information. You can play the game completely anonymously.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information that is standard for web services:
- Usage Data: We use analytics services (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes page views, time spent on pages, and general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Technical Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution, and similar technical details that help us optimize the game experience.
- IP Address: Your IP address may be collected by our hosting provider and analytics services for security and analytics purposes. This is standard practice for web services.
Local Storage Data
We use your browser's local storage to save your game preferences, statistics, and settings. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
Service Improvement
We use aggregated, anonymized analytics data to understand how players use the game, identify popular features, and improve the overall experience. This helps us fix bugs, optimize performance, and add features players want.
Advertising
Golf Card Game is free to play and supported by advertising. Ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads. These ad networks have their own privacy policies. We do not share personal information with advertisers.
Security
We use technical information to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats. This helps keep the game safe and available for all players.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Vercel Analytics: Provides website analytics. See Vercel's privacy policy for details.
- Advertising Networks: Display ads on our site. These networks may use cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.
- Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard server logs and technical data.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data as necessary to provide the service (e.g., with hosting providers) or as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Storing your game preferences and settings
- Analytics to understand how the site is used
- Advertising to support the free game
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some game features, such as saving your preferences.
Children's Privacy
Golf Card Game is designed to be safe for players of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't require registration, children can play without providing any personal information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
Your Rights
Since we collect minimal personal information and don't require accounts, you have control over your data:
- Clear your browser's local storage to remove saved game data
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Use browser privacy modes or extensions to limit tracking
- Contact us if you have questions about your data
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website or by reviewing our About page for additional information.