Privacy Policy & Data Safeguards

1. Google Analytics 4 & Google Consent Mode v2

To monitor game stability, calculate level completion statistics, and improve kinematic simulation performance, we utilize Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-ZFLF2NBY05) configured with Google Consent Mode v2 and strict privacy safeguards:

• Default Denied State: By default, before consent is granted, analytics_storage, ad_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization are strictly denied.
• IP Anonymization: IP masking (anonymize_ip: true) is permanently enforced.
• Ads Data Redaction: When ad storage is denied, ad identifiers and click identifiers are redacted (ads_data_redaction: true).
• Granular Choice: Visitors may grant or withhold consent at any time via the persistent "Cookie Settings (GDPR)" control located in the site footer.

2. Local Browser Storage Usage

Data stored on your device consists of standard client-side localStorage variables utilized exclusively to remember:

• Your highest local game score, personal bests, and daily challenge streaks (ball_orbit_game_profile_v2)
• Your GDPR Consent Mode v2 preference choices (ms_gdpr_consent_v2)
• Your audio toggle preference (Web Audio synthesizer volume state)

This gameplay data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time via your browser settings.

3. URL Query Parameter Sharing

When you copy a 1-click friend challenge link (e.g. ?seed=ORB-9201&score=1480), simulation parameters are serialized strictly into the URL hash/search string. No server transmission or account registration occurs.

4. Webmaster & Search Engine Verification

This website incorporates standard verification meta tags for Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Yandex Webmaster. These tags serve exclusively to authenticate domain ownership with search indexers and do not process visitor personal data.

5. GDPR & CCPA User Rights

You hold the right under GDPR Articles 15–22 to request access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of personal data, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting gameplay functionality. Because our physics simulation operates client-side without storing user accounts or email databases, we hold no linked personal dossiers.

To revoke or update your cookie consent choices, click Cookie Settings (GDPR) or clear your browser cache.