Last Updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Emoji Hangman. 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 game.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Player Names: When you create or join a game, you may enter a name. This is stored temporarily in your browser session only.
- Game Content: Emoji phrases, answers, hints, and room codes you create are stored temporarily to enable gameplay.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Browser Information: We may collect basic browser and device information (e.g., screen size, browser type) to optimize your experience.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the game.
2.3 Microphone Access (Voice Recognition)
Important: Our game offers voice recognition features that require microphone access.
- Microphone access is optional - you can play the game without it
- We do NOT record or store any audio
- Voice recognition is processed locally in your browser using your device's speech recognition API
- We do NOT transmit audio data to our servers
- You can revoke microphone permission at any time through your browser settings
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Enable game functionality and multiplayer features
- Improve and optimize the game experience
- Ensure the game works properly on your device
- Provide customer support if needed
4. Data Storage and Retention
- Game Data: Room codes and game data are stored temporarily and automatically deleted after a reasonable period of inactivity.
- No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store your personal information or game content.
- Browser Storage: Some data may be stored locally in your browser (localStorage) for convenience (e.g., your name preference).
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your information with advertisers (except as noted below)
- Use your data for marketing purposes without your consent
We may share anonymous, aggregated data for analytics purposes only.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 Affiliate Links
Our site may contain affiliate links (e.g., Breeze eSIM). Clicking these links may result in cookies being set by the third-party service. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
6.2 Analytics
We may use minimal analytics to understand how the game is used. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK Data Protection)
Under UK GDPR and data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about what data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@emojihangman.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies. Most functionality works without cookies. We do not use invasive tracking or cross-site tracking.
9. Children's Privacy
Our game is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data is processed and stored in accordance with UK and EU data protection laws. If data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@emojihangman.com