Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to The Impostor ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and game.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

• Usage data: Game statistics and preferences
• Technical data: Browser type, device information, and IP address for analytics
• Cookie data: Preferences and consent choices stored locally

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements. We use Google AdSense (Ad Placement API) to display ads, which may use cookies to serve ads.

You can manage your ad preferences by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings or read our full Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. These services may process your data outside of your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Google AdSense (Ad Placement API): For displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads and may transfer data internationally.
• Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and usage patterns.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability

Data Retention

Game data (player names, settings, and preferences) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage and is never transmitted to our servers. Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. You can clear your local game data at any time by clearing your browser's storage.

International Data Transfers

Our third-party service providers, including Google (for analytics and advertising), may process your data in countries outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws, and Google relies on standard contractual clauses and other approved transfer mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of your data.

Children's Privacy

The Impostor is designed for a general audience and is suitable for ages 8 and up. Children under 13 should use the game under parental supervision. For advertising purposes, we treat the entire site as child-directed under COPPA and only serve COPPA-compliant, non-personalized ads. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at privacy@theimpostor.app and we will promptly delete the information.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
• As a COPPA-compliant, child-directed site, we only serve non-personalized ads. No personal data is used for ad targeting.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@theimpostor.app