Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 3, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Battleship game ("we", "our", or "the game") handles information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifying information.

2.2 Local Game Data

The game stores the following data locally on your device using browser local storage or app storage:

Game progress and statistics
Game settings and preferences
High scores and achievements
Game history

This data is stored solely on your device and is not transmitted to any servers or third parties.

3. How We Use Information

Local game data is used exclusively to:

Save your game progress
Remember your preferences and settings
Track your statistics and achievements
Enhance your gaming experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade any information with third parties, and we do not use advertising networks, social media platforms, or cloud storage of your game data. Your game progress and settings remain on your device. The only data that leaves your device is the anonymous usage and crash diagnostics described in Section 5.

5. Third-Party Services

The game uses the following Google Firebase services. Neither is used for advertising, and we do not collect advertising identifiers:

Firebase Analytics - anonymous app-usage statistics (such as app opens and feature usage) used to understand how the game is used and improve it. No personal information is included.
Firebase Crashlytics - on the Android app only, anonymous crash and diagnostic data (stack traces, device model, OS version, and app state at the moment of a crash) used to find and fix stability issues. Not used on the web version.

Google's handling of this data is governed by the Firebase Privacy and Security policy.

6. Children's Privacy

This game is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The only data that leaves the device is the anonymous, non-personal usage and crash diagnostics described in Section 5, which are never used to identify an individual.

7. Data Security

All game data is stored locally on your device. The security of this data is managed by:

Your device's operating system security
Your browser's security settings (for web version)
Your device's app security settings (for Android version)

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your game data. You can:

Clear all game data by clearing your browser's local storage (web version)
Uninstall the app to remove all data (Android version)
Use your device's settings to manage app data
Reset game progress through in-game settings (if available)

9. Data Retention

Game data (progress, settings, scores, and history) is retained on your device until you clear it or uninstall the game. The anonymous usage and crash diagnostics described in Section 5 are retained by Google Firebase under its own retention policies (see the Firebase Privacy and Security policy linked above). We operate no servers of our own.

10. International Users

The anonymous usage and crash diagnostics described in Section 5 are processed by Google Firebase, which may transfer and store this data on servers outside your country under the terms of the Firebase Privacy and Security policy. No personal information is involved.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the game's support channels.

13. Consent

By using this game, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.