Privacy Policy for 2048 Game Extension

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the "2048 Game" Chrome extension ("Extension", "we", "our", or "us") handles data. Our Extension is designed as a recreational puzzle game for users to enjoy during breaks or leisure time, offering the challenge of combining numbered tiles to reach the 2048 tile.

This policy is compliant with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, though our minimal data processing means many of these regulations do not directly apply to our operation.

2. Information Collection

Our Extension collects minimal data, necessary only for its core functionality:

• Game Statistics: Only your high score is saved locally on your device using Chrome's storage API (chrome.storage.local).

We do not collect:

• Personal information about you
• Your browsing history
• Your location
• Device information
• Cookies or tracking information
• Any data that identifies you or your activities

No data is ever sent to external servers, as our Extension operates without any network connections.

3. How We Store Your Information

All game data is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage using Chrome's storage API. This means:

• Data remains only on your device
• Data is not synchronized across your devices (unless you're signed into Chrome and have sync enabled)
• Data is not accessible to us or any third parties
• Data is completely removed when you uninstall the Extension

4. How We Use Information

The locally saved high score data is used exclusively to display your personal record in the game during subsequent sessions, allowing you to track your improvement over time. We do not use this data for any other purpose.

We do not engage in:

• Profiling or automated decision-making
• Marketing or promotional activities
• Data analysis beyond the core functionality of the game

5. Information Sharing

We do not transmit, sell, or exchange any data with third parties. All data remains exclusively on your device. The extension:

• Does not send any data to external servers
• Does not share data with third parties
• Does not use analytics services
• Does not contain telemetry or reporting mechanisms
• Does not load code from external sources

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the legal basis for the minimal data processing in our Extension is:

• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR): Storing your high score locally is necessary for the Extension to function as expected and provide the core game experience. This processing is minimal and has no impact on your privacy rights.

7. Required Permissions

Our Extension requires the following Chrome permissions, which are used exclusively for its core functionality:

• storage: To store your high score locally in your browser

The Extension does not request any other permissions and does not require access to your browsing history, tabs, or any sensitive browser features.

8. Data Security

Since all data remains locally on your device and no information is transmitted over the internet, the risk of data breaches is minimal. The extension does not have a server-side component, ensuring complete data security within the confines of your browser's security model.

9. Your Rights

As a user of our Extension, you have the right to:

• Access your game data (which is already directly accessible to you in your browser)
• Clear your game data at any time by using the reset function in the game
• Remove all data by uninstalling the Extension
• Use the Extension without creating an account or providing any personal information

For EU users, under the GDPR, you technically have rights to data portability, correction, and erasure, but since we don't collect or store personal data outside your device, these rights are automatically fulfilled.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Extension is suitable for users of all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information, there are no specific concerns regarding children's privacy. The game content is appropriate for all age groups.

11. International Data Transfers

Since no data leaves your device, there are no international data transfers involved in the use of our Extension.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

In the event of changes to the Extension's functionality that may affect data processing, we will update this policy and notify users through an extension update. We will also update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Significant changes to our privacy practices will be communicated through the Chrome Web Store or within the Extension itself.