Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Tic-Tac-Tesseract, operated by Dad & Dudes Games, LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Company").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and game applications. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Authentication (Optional)

If you choose to create an account and sign in, we use Firebase Authentication to manage your login. This requires your Google account credentials. Your authentication data is stored securely by Firebase and is only used to:

• Authenticate your identity
• Sync your game progress across devices (if you sign in)
• Support multiplayer game sessions (if enabled)

Note: You can play the game without creating an account. Game progress will be stored locally on your device.

2.2 Error Tracking (Sentry)

We use Sentry for error tracking and crash reporting. When an error occurs in the game, we automatically collect:

• Error messages and stack traces
• Browser/device type and operating system version
• Game state at the time of the error (technical debugging only)

This data is used solely to identify and fix bugs. We do not use this information for any other purpose, analytics, or marketing.

2.3 Local Storage

We store your game preferences and progress locally on your device using browser storage (localStorage, IndexedDB). This data:

• Never leaves your device unless you sign in to Firebase
• Includes game settings, preferences, and single-player game history
• Is completely under your control — you can clear it anytime

2.4 What We DO NOT Collect

• No personal data beyond authentication. We don't collect your name, address, phone number, or demographic information.
• No behavioral tracking. We don't track which features you use, how long you play, or your gameplay patterns.
• No advertising data. We don't use cookies or tracking pixels for ads or marketing.
• No analytics. We don't use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, or similar services to track user behavior.
• No third-party integrations. We don't share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing partners.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for:

1. Authentication: Verifying your identity if you sign in
2. Game synchronization: Syncing your progress across devices (Firebase only)
3. Error tracking: Identifying and fixing bugs via Sentry
4. Multiplayer support: Enabling real-time multiplayer games (if you enable multiplayer)

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any purpose you haven't explicitly consented to.

4. Third-Party Services

Firebase Authentication & Firestore

If you sign in, your authentication data and game progress are stored in Google Firebase. Firebase is a Google service subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy.

Sentry Error Tracking

Crash reports and errors are sent to Sentry for debugging. Sentry is operated by Functional Software, Inc. and is subject to their Privacy Policy. We configure Sentry to:

• Exclude personally identifiable information from error reports
• Not store personally identifiable information longer than necessary
• Use HTTPS for all data transmission

5. Data Security

We protect your data through:

• HTTPS encryption: All communication between your device and our servers is encrypted
• Firebase security: Google Firebase uses industry-standard security practices
• No unnecessary data retention: We don't store data longer than necessary for the purposes described above

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Right to access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to opt-out: Opt out of error tracking (though this may limit our ability to fix bugs)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dadanddudesgames.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our game is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

For users aged 13-18 (minors), we provide the same privacy protections as for adults and comply with additional safeguards required by law.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. Our game uses only:

• Session storage: Temporary data to keep you logged in
• Local storage: Game preferences and progress (under your control)

You can clear these anytime through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date and, if appropriate, by providing additional notice (such as an in-game notification).

Your continued use of the game after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on these legal bases:

• Consent: For authentication and error tracking (which you consent to by using the game)
• Legitimate interests: For bug fixes and improving game stability
• Contractual necessity: For multiplayer functionality and account synchronization