INFORMATIVA SULLA PRIVACY

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pac-Man Arcade ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pacmanonline.org.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, game sessions, and interaction with features
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), referral URL, language preference, screen resolution
• Game Statistics: Scores, game modes played, session duration (stored locally on your device)

2.2 Information You Provide

Our website does not require user registration or accounts. We do not actively collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily contact us.

2.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your game preferences, high scores, and settings. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our website and to improve user experience:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Time spent on the website
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser and device information

Google Analytics may share this data with other Google services. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

3.2 Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. Plausible is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant.

Learn more: Plausible Privacy Policy

3.3 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity collects:

• User interactions (clicks, scrolls, mouse movements)
• Session replays (anonymized)
• Device and browser information

Microsoft Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. All data is processed in accordance with Microsoft's privacy standards.

Learn more: Microsoft Privacy Statement

4. Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Learn more: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Improve User Experience: Understand how visitors use our website and optimize features
• Analytics: Monitor website traffic, popular game modes, and user engagement
• Technical Maintenance: Identify and fix bugs, improve performance, and ensure website functionality
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics, Microsoft Clarity (as described above)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., language preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for usage statistics
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for personalized advertisements
• Local Storage: Saves game preferences and high scores on your device

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your user experience and some features may not function properly.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of collected personal information
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal identifiable information and do not require user accounts, most data is stored locally on your device. You can:

• Clear your browser cookies and local storage to delete all locally stored data
• Opt-out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on
• Manage ad preferences in Google Ads Settings
• Contact us for specific privacy concerns (see Contact section below)

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that:

• No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure
• No electronic storage system is completely secure
• We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data

We use HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated in various locations. If you access our website from outside these locations, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through a notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Legal Disclaimer