Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025-08-28
Welcome to Danobang! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and game located at https://danobang.com(the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information for the purposes explained below:
- Account Information: We support both registered user accounts and guest sessions. For registered accounts, we may collect email addresses and other account details you provide. Guest sessions begin automatically when you play your first game and can be converted to registered accounts at any time.
- Player Usernames: When you join a game, you provide a username. This username is used to identify you within the game and may be displayed to other players. We store this username persistently in our database.
- Gameplay Data: We collect and store data related to your in-game actions, including words submitted, scores, game outcomes, match history, words collected, and interactions within the game environment. This data is stored persistently to maintain your game history and provide continuous service.
- Usage Data (Analytics): We utilize analytics tools to gather general information about how our Service is accessed and used. This may include details like the type of browser you use, the pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your stay. This aggregated information helps us understand usage patterns and improve the Service for everyone.
You can play as a guest without creating an account, but we also offer registered user accounts for enhanced features. Guest sessions are automatically created and can be converted to registered accounts.
How We Use Your Information
We process your information based on our legitimate interest in providing and improving our gaming service, and with your consent where required. We use the collected information for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service (Gameplay functionality)
- To manage user accounts and game sessions
- To maintain your match history and game statistics
- To enable account features and personalization
- To monitor the usage of our Service (Analytics)
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
- To improve our Service
Data Storage and Security
User data including usernames, gameplay data, match history, and account information is stored persistently in our database systems. We retain this data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service. We may retain some data for longer periods where required by law or for legitimate business purposes. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect this information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Analytics data is stored on third-party cloud servers provided by Umami Analytics, not on our own servers. Umami is designed as a privacy-focused analytics service that collects aggregated usage statistics.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for authentication, session management, and to remember your preferences (such as language settings). Our website analytics are designed to be privacy-respecting. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but doing so may prevent you from using certain features of our Service, including account functionality.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, update, and delete your basic account information at no cost. For registered accounts, you can manage your account settings directly. You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us, and we will remove your personal account information and username from our systems. Some historical match data may be retained where necessary to preserve game records and maintain the integrity of leaderboards and statistics. Extended data exports, such as complete match history beyond what is displayed in your account, may require a premium account. If you have questions or need assistance with your data, please contact us.
Service Evolution
We continue to enhance our Service with new features and capabilities. As we add new functionality, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect any changes in how we collect, use, or protect your information. We may also offer additional premium features for data analysis and enhanced gameplay tracking in the future.
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States). If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@danobang.com.