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Privacy & Data Collection

Last updated: January 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

whale.teichert.sh is committed to transparency about data collection. We collect minimal data and do not use traditional tracking cookies. Your privacy preferences are stored locally in your browser.

Data We Collect

1. Visit Statistics

For website analytics and improvement purposes, we collect:

• IP Address: Your public IP address (can identify your general location)
• Timestamp: Date and time of your visit
• Page Path: Which pages you visit on our site

Purpose: To understand site traffic patterns and improve user experience.
Storage: Last 10,000 visits (older entries are automatically deleted).
Access: Accessible only by site administrators via password-protected statistics page.

2. Game Highscores

When you submit a highscore in the Flappy Whale game, we store:

• Name: Your chosen nickname (max 8 characters)
• Score: Your game score
• Date & Time: When the score was achieved

Purpose: To display the leaderboard to all visitors.
Storage: Permanently stored (no automatic deletion).
Access: Publicly visible to all site visitors.

3. Browser Storage (No Cookies)

We do not use cookies for tracking. Instead, we use localStorage to remember:

• Your acceptance of this privacy notice

Storage: Local to your browser only, not sent to our servers.
Control: You can clear this anytime via browser settings.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to third parties. All data remains on our server and is used solely for the purposes stated above.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we've collected about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your highscore entries or IP data
• Opt-out: Stop visiting the site if you don't agree with data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact the site administrator.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect collected data:

• HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
• Password-protected access to analytics
• Limited data retention (10,000 visits maximum)
• No third-party tracking scripts

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or data collection practices, please contact the website administrator.

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