Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Merge8.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website and play our games.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send to us.
• Feedback and Communications: Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide to us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Game Data: Your game scores, progress, and achievements are stored locally in your browser's storage.
• Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and user interactions.
• Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and local storage to enhance your gaming experience and remember your preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To save your game progress, scores, and settings locally on your device.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website's performance and user experience.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests.
• Communication: To send you important updates about our services (only if you have contacted us).
• Security: To protect our website from abuse, fraud, and security threats.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your game data (scores, progress, achievements) is stored locally in your browser's storage and is not transmitted to our servers. This data remains on your device and can be deleted by clearing your browser's data.

Analytics Data

Analytics information is processed by Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity according to their respective privacy policies. This data is anonymized and used for statistical purposes only.

Security Measures

• We use HTTPS encryption to protect data transmission
• Our website is hosted on secure servers with appropriate security measures
• We regularly update our security practices to protect against unauthorized access
• We do not store sensitive personal information on our servers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies

• Game State: To save your game progress and settings
• Preferences: To remember your language and display preferences

Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Microsoft Clarity: To analyze user behavior and improve user experience

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

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website. Microsoft's privacy policy can be found at: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (like analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request information about the data we have collected about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain limitations.
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of analytics tracking by using browser settings or privacy tools.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

Children's Privacy

Our website and games are designed for general audiences and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@merge8.com.

International Users

Our website is operated from various locations and may be accessed by users worldwide. If you are accessing our website from outside your country of residence, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries that may have different privacy laws than your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the updated policy on our website
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Information

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

• Email: privacy@merge8.com
• General Contact: info@merge8.com
• Contact Form: Contact Us Page
• Website: www.merge8.com

Compliance and Legal Basis

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Union
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for users in California
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) for children's privacy protection

Our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

• Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our gaming services
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws or regulations

Thank you for trusting Merge8.com with your privacy. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and transparency.