Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you play the Catching Sticks Game or visit catchingsticksgame.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Usage Data: Game scores, reaction times, level completion, time spent playing
• Technical Data: IP address, cookies, session data, page views
• Analytics Data: How you interact with our catching sticks reaction game, button clicks, navigation patterns

1.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters
• Report bugs or issues with the catch the sticks game
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: To provide and improve the catching sticks game experience, track scores, and enable gameplay features
• Analytics: To understand how players interact with our reflex game and improve user experience
• Performance Optimization: To optimize game loading times and fix technical issues
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Catching Sticks Game uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your gaming experience:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the catch the stick game to function properly:

• Session cookies to maintain game state
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Security cookies to protect your session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how players engage with our catching sticks reaction game:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Game completion rates and performance metrics
• Device and browser usage statistics
• Geographic location (country/city level only)

3.3 Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)

If we display advertisements on our site, we may use cookies to:

• Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Google AdSense (If Applicable)

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs (such as Cloudflare and cdnjs) to deliver game assets and improve loading speeds. These services may collect technical information about your device and connection.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it:

• Encryption: Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and potential breaches

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

6.2 CCPA Rights (California, USA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Catching Sticks Game is suitable for players of all ages, including children. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our contact form, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Game Data: Stored temporarily in your browser session (cleared when you close the browser)
• Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months
• Contact Inquiries: Retained for up to 3 years for customer service purposes
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you of significant changes through a prominent notice on our website
• Obtain your consent if required by applicable law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries within 48-72 hours.

12. Consent

By playing the Catching Sticks Game and using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our catch the stick game or website.

Your continued use of the game after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.