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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to 8bit Retro Games. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information when you play our retro puzzle games and browse our website.

Information We Collect

We partner with Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our gaming experience. We collect:

  • Usage data through Microsoft Clarity including game interactions, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Game performance metrics (completion times, levels played, high scores)
  • Browser information and device type for optimal game compatibility
  • IP address for basic geographic insights

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or other identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Improve game performance and user experience
  • Understand which games and features are most popular
  • Optimize the website for different devices and browsers
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Develop new games based on player preferences

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your game preferences and progress (stored locally)
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Enable Microsoft Clarity analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some game functionality.

Third-Party Services

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our games and website. Clarity collects usage data to help us improve the gaming experience. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, please see the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Local Storage

Our games may use browser local storage to save your progress, preferences, and high scores on your device. This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. Since we primarily collect anonymous usage data, the risk to your personal privacy is minimal.

Children’s Privacy

Our retro games are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://8bitretro.games