Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

1. Overview

I Know Ball ("we", "us", "our") is an independent trivia game available at iknowballgame.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Information We Collect

Locally Stored Data: Game progress, scores, streaks, and preferences are stored on your device using your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, device type, browser, approximate location, and session duration. This helps us understand how the game is used and improve it.

Gameplay Statistics: Anonymous gameplay data (e.g., which players were guessed correctly or incorrectly) is sent to Firebase Realtime Database to help us balance game difficulty. No personal information is attached to this data.

3. Advertising

We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display ads. These services may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

4. Cookies

Cookies may be set by Google Analytics and advertising partners to collect anonymous usage and ad-serving data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics — anonymous site analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
Firebase — anonymous gameplay data storage (Firebase Privacy)
Google AdSense — advertising (when applicable)

6. Data Retention

Local data (localStorage) persists until you clear your browser data. Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies. Anonymous gameplay data in Firebase is retained indefinitely to support game balancing.

7. Children's Privacy

I Know Ball is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights

You may clear your locally stored game data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage. For questions about analytics or gameplay data, or to request data deletion, contact us at the email below.

9. 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.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at iknowballgame@gmail.com.