Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Catch the Killer ("we," "our," or "us"). This service is operated by Alex Gunnerson. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered murder mystery game.

By using Catch the Killer, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our service:

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address and name.
• Contact Information: Email address for account-related communications.

2.2 Game Data

• Progress and Choices: Your game progress, decisions, investigation notes, and case solutions.
• AI Conversations: Your interactions with AI-powered suspects and characters within the game.
• Gameplay Statistics: Time spent playing, cases completed, and performance metrics.

2.3 Usage and Technical Data

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our service, pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Error Logs: Technical information about errors and crashes to improve service stability.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and local storage to maintain your session and preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the game experience.
• Authentication: To verify your identity and manage your account.
• Game Progress: To save your progress and maintain game state across sessions.
• AI Interactions: To power intelligent conversations with AI suspects and generate dynamic game content.
• Analytics and Improvements: To understand how users interact with our service and identify areas for improvement.
• Error Monitoring: To detect, diagnose, and fix technical issues.
• Communications: To send you important service-related notifications and updates.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our game. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/SSL
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion.
• Game Progress: Retained indefinitely to allow you to continue your games.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
• Error Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for debugging purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities.

7.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@catchthekiller.io

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Due to the mature themes in our murder mystery games (including depictions of crime scenes and violence), we require all users to be at least 13 years old.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@catchthekiller.io and we will delete such information from our systems.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service.
• Local Storage: Used to save your game preferences and settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website or in the game
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: