🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Stickman Fire & Fold (accessible at https://fireandfold.com, "the Game", "we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the privacy and security of everyone who plays our digital recreation of the classic folded notebook paper pencil game.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you play the game, how third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) use cookies, and how you can manage your advertising preferences.

2. Information We Collect (And What We Don't)

We believe in data minimization. You can play Stickman Fire & Fold without ever registering an account or providing an email address or real name.

• No Personal Accounts: We do not ask for or collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or passwords.
• Custom Nicknames: In multiplayer mode, players may optionally set an in-game display nickname. This nickname is stored strictly on your own device in your browser's local storage and sent only to your direct match opponent over a peer-to-peer connection.
• Local Browser Storage: To provide continuity between game sessions, the Game saves non-personal configuration data in your browser's localStorage, including:
  • 100-Level Campaign unlocked levels, stars earned, and bonus pencil clips.
  • Sound and audio mute preferences.
  • Aim Spyglass on/off preference.
  • Custom stickman names.
  You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data.
• Real-time Multiplayer (WebRTC): Our online multiplayer utilizes peer-to-peer WebRTC connections (via PeerJS/STUN servers) to connect players directly. Match moves, coordinate shots, and board states are exchanged directly between players and are never recorded, analyzed, or stored on our servers.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Stickman Fire & Fold displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense and Google H5 Games Ads to support the ongoing development, hosting, and maintenance of the game.

Please review the following essential disclosures regarding how Google uses information:

• Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies, web beacons, and other identifiers to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to fireandfold.com and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Ad Formats: The game utilizes standard responsive display banner ads positioned below the notebook paper gameplay area, as well as interstitial game break ads at natural transitions (such as level completions or rematches).

For more details on how Google processes data in connection with advertising, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms for Advertising.

4. How to Opt Out of Personalized Advertising

You have full control over your advertising preferences and can choose to opt out of personalized (interest-based) advertising at any time:

• Google Ad Settings: You can manage or disable personalized ads served by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the AboutAds.info Choices Tool.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You may also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative Consumer Opt-Out.
• European Users (EDAA): If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you can manage your preferences at Your Online Choices.

Note: Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads; rather, ads will be contextual and based on the game itself rather than your browsing history.

5. Game Analytics & Performance Telemetry

We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect aggregated, anonymized telemetry on game performance, errors, and feature usage (e.g., match completions, level progression milestones, or browser layout adaptations). This telemetry does not include personally identifiable information and is used exclusively to fix bugs, optimize frame rates on mobile devices, and improve game balance.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Stickman Fire & Fold is a family-friendly game designed for players of all ages. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect, store, or solicit personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete such information.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including the right to know what personal data is collected and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

Stickman Fire & Fold does not sell personal data for monetary consideration. To opt out of the sharing of data for cross-context behavioral advertising, please use the opt-out links provided in Section 4 above.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, game features, or advertising standards. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out to us at:

Email: support@fireandfold.com
Website: https://fireandfold.com