LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account data — email address, username, display name, country
Game data — scores, answers submitted, rounds completed, token balances
Payment data — processed by Stripe; we never store card details
Chat messages — messages you send in global chat
Usage data — pages visited, actions taken (via Vercel analytics if enabled)

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the Game
To display leaderboards and Hall of Fame rankings
To process token purchases and award in-game items
To send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
To detect and prevent cheating or abuse

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

Supabase — database and authentication provider
Vercel — hosting and deployment
Stripe — payment processing
Anthropic — AI answer checking (only the text of your guess and the challenge location name are sent; no personal data)
Google Maps — map display in-game

4. Public Data

Your username, display name, avatar, title, country, scores, and chat messages are publicly visible to other players. Choose a username that does not reveal personal information you wish to keep private.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support.

6. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for authentication (Supabase session tokens). No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

7. Children's Privacy

World Chase is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us via the Support page to exercise these rights.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the platform.