Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 2026

1. Data we collect

Anonymous User ID – generated by Firebase Authentication.
Display name – chosen by you for online play.
Game statistics – scores, wins, leaderboard rankings.
Gameplay data – temporary state during active sessions.

2. How we use it

Data is used solely to provide multiplayer functionality, store scores, and display leaderboards. No personally‑identifiable information is ever collected.

3. Your rights (GDPR)

Access – request a copy of your data.
Rectification – correct inaccurate data.
Erasure – request complete deletion (see Data Deletion).
Portability – receive data in a machine‑readable format.
Object – object to processing.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We only use essential first‑party cookies for session handling. No third‑party trackers are embedded. A cookie‑consent banner is displayed on first visit (see cookie-consent.js).

5. Contact

Questions? Email support@paxes.co.uk.

Privacy Policy - Pinpoint

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Pinpoint ("we", "our", or "us") is a web-based strategy game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you play our game.

2. Data Collection and Usage

We collect minimal data necessary to provide the game experience:

Game State: We use Firebase (Google) to store temporary game state for multiplayer matches. This data includes room IDs, player names (nicknames), and game moves.
Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to save your game progress, settings, and unlock status locally on your device.

3. Cookies and Advertising

We display advertisements through different ad networks depending on where you play:

Web Version (pinpoint.click)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
We use DoubleClick cookies for ad serving.
If you are in the EU/EEA, you may manage your consent choices at any time by clicking here: Privacy and cookie settings.
You may also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Facebook Instant Games Version

When you play through Facebook Instant Games, we use Facebook Audience Network for advertising:

Facebook Audience Network uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads.
Your ad preferences are managed through your Facebook account settings.
You can control ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences.
Facebook's data usage is governed by the Facebook Privacy Policy.

Android App Version

The Android app may use Google AdMob for advertising, which follows similar policies to AdSense.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services depending on the platform:

Google Firebase: For real-time multiplayer functionality and authentication. Google Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: For advertising on the web version. Google Ads Policy.
Facebook Audience Network: For advertising when playing through Facebook Instant Games. Facebook Privacy Policy.
Facebook Platform: When playing through Facebook Instant Games, Facebook's SDK is used for game functionality. Facebook Instant Games Documentation.
Google AdMob: For advertising in the Android app. Google Privacy Policy.

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5. Your Rights (GDPR/CPRA)

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Since we do not require account registration or store personally identifiable information (PII) on our servers, most data is stored locally on your device and can be cleared by you at any time.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at paxescig@gmail.com.