Effective Date: December 1, 2023Address: 847 Pickle Street, Chicago, IL 60609, United StatesContact: [email protected]
baloney.pro ("we," "us," or "our") operates a whimsical casual puzzle game platform focused on absurd humor, creative problem-solving, and social sharing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access or use our website, games, and related services (the "Services"). By using the Services, you consent to the terms outlined herein.
1. Collected Information
Personal Information: Account registration requires your email address, username, and encrypted password. Optional details include your puzzle difficulty preference and favorite humor style (e.g., slapstick, wordplay). For in-game purchases (e.g., hint packs, cosmetic themes, ad-free access), we collect payment information through third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal), which we do not store.
Gameplay & Technical Data: We automatically collect puzzle completion times, hint usage rates, solution creativity metrics, device information (model, OS, screen size), IP address, and session duration. We also track user-generated puzzle submissions (if applicable) and social sharing activity to refine puzzle design and humor elements.
Cookies & Tracking: Essential cookies enable account login, save puzzle progress, and store theme preferences. Non-essential cookies (for analytics via Adobe Analytics) are used to measure user engagement and identify popular puzzle types, with your consent.
2. Use of Information
To create and manage your account, authenticate access, and deliver the Services (e.g., cross-device progress sync, social sharing tools).
To process purchases, unlock premium content, and resolve billing issues.
To analyze gameplay data to adjust puzzle difficulty, fix bugs (e.g., solution validation glitches), and develop new humorous puzzles aligned with user preferences.
To communicate with you (e.g., new puzzle releases, event notifications, support responses) via email or in-app messages.
To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent fraudulent activity (e.g., unauthorized access to premium hints).
3. Information DisclosureWe do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
With third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting via AWS, payment processors, social media integration tools) that assist in operating the Services, subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders, subpoenas) or protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
In the event of a business merger, acquisition, or asset sale, where your information may be transferred (with prior notice to you).
4. User Rights
You can access, update, or delete your personal information via your account settings. For full account deletion, contact [email protected].
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser (disabling non-essential cookies does not affect core functionality).
You may opt out of marketing communications by unsubscribing from emails or adjusting notification settings.
5. Security & RetentionWe use robust security measures (encryption, firewalls, regular vulnerability scans) to protect your information. Personal information is retained for as long as your account is active or as required by law. Gameplay data is retained for 10 months after account deletion to support puzzle improvements and user feedback analysis.
6. Children’s PrivacyThe Services are intended for users aged 10 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 10. If we learn of such collection, we will delete the information immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us to verify or delete their child’s data.
7. Policy UpdatesWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the new policy.