Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Drawly ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 multiplayer drawing and guessing game.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Player Name: A display name you choose (1-15 characters) for gameplay
• Game Data: Drawings, guesses, chat messages, and scores during active game sessions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Anonymous User ID: Firebase generates a unique anonymous identifier for your session
• Session Data: Game session codes, timestamps, and gameplay statistics
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, IP address, and performance metrics
• Error Logs: Technical error information collected via Sentry for debugging

2.3 Third-Party Services

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

• Google Firebase: For authentication, database, and hosting services
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (uses cookies and tracking)
• Sentry: For error tracking and performance monitoring
• Google Analytics: For understanding usage patterns and improving the service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Enabling multiplayer gameplay and matching players
• Displaying your drawings, guesses, and chat messages to other players
• Maintaining game sessions and calculating scores
• Monitoring and fixing technical errors
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve the game
• Displaying relevant advertisements

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We share data only in these circumstances:

• With Other Players: Your chosen player name, drawings, guesses, and chat messages are visible to your game opponent
• Service Providers: Firebase (Google), Sentry, and AdSense process data on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Retention

• Active Game Sessions: Retained while you play and for 10 minutes after completion
• Inactive Sessions: Automatically deleted after 1 hour
• Anonymous IDs: Cleared when you close your browser
• Error Logs: Retained for 90 days for debugging purposes

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Maintaining your anonymous authentication session
• Storing game preferences (audio settings)
• Google AdSense advertising (includes third-party cookies)
• Analytics and performance monitoring

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Drawly is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

• Access: Request what data we have about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (clear browser cache and cookies)
• Opt-Out: Disable cookies or use ad blockers for advertising opt-out
• Object: Object to data processing for certain purposes

Note: Since we use anonymous authentication, we cannot identify specific users. Clearing your browser data removes all associated information.

9. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Firebase Authentication for secure access
• Firestore Security Rules to prevent unauthorized access
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use Drawly at your own risk.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Drawly, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at:

Email: dnlgby@gmail.com

Website: https://drawly.app

Location: Jerusalem, Israel

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union:

• Legal Basis: We process data based on consent and legitimate interests
• Data Controller: Drawly is the data controller
• Your Rights: You have rights under GDPR Articles 15-22
• Complaints: You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

14. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have these additional rights:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

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