Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Blinkr Games, Inc. ("Blinkr") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use blinkr.games, including:

• Playing games
• Creating games using config-first tools
• Uploading assets
• Using AI-powered features
• Interacting with analytics, telemetry, and social features

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you provide, including:

• Account information
• Email address
• Username / display name
• Authentication identifiers (hashed)
• User-generated content (UGC)
• Game configurations (JSON, metadata)
• Uploaded assets (images, audio, text)
• Game titles, descriptions, tags
• AI prompts and inputs
• Communications
• Support requests
• Feedback and surveys
• Emails or messages sent to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Blinkr, we automatically collect certain information:

2.3 AI-Specific Data

When you use AI features, we may collect:

• Prompts and instructions
• Generated outputs (assets, configs, text)
• Model performance signals (latency, errors)

This data may be used to:

• Provide AI features
• Improve quality, safety, and performance
• Train or evaluate internal systems (where legally permitted)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Host and render games
• Store and deliver uploaded assets
• Generate AI-assisted content
• Analyze gameplay and performance
• Improve game balance and verification
• Prevent abuse, fraud, and misuse
• Communicate with users
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under the following bases:

• Contractual necessity – to provide the Service
• Legitimate interests – improving games, security, analytics
• Consent – where required (e.g. marketing emails)
• Legal obligation – compliance with laws and requests

5. How We Share Information

5.1 Service Providers

Trusted third parties that help us operate the platform, such as:

• Cloud hosting (e.g. Supabase, CDN providers)
• Analytics and monitoring tools
• Error tracking and logging services
• AI model and inference providers

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

5.2 Public Content

If you publish a game publicly:

• Game metadata, scores, and gameplay may be visible to others
• Usernames or display names may be shown on leaderboards

5.3 Legal & Safety

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with law or legal process
• Enforce our Terms
• Protect users, Blinkr, or the public
• Investigate abuse or security issues

6. Data Storage & Security

• Data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard protections
• Uploaded assets are stored in secure object storage
• Access controls and encryption are used where appropriate

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

We may retain:

• Aggregated, anonymized analytics indefinitely
• Backups for limited periods

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise rights, contact: privacy@blinkr.games

9. Children's Privacy

Blinkr is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete such data promptly.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential cookies (authentication, session)
• Preference storage (controls, quality)
• Analytics (aggregated usage patterns)

You can control cookies through browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

Where required, we use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms

12. Third-Party Links & Games

Blinkr may link to third-party sites or host games created by users.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of material changes where required

Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

https://blinkr.games