EthnoGuessr – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 23, 2025
1. Overview
EthnoGuessr ("we," "us," or "our") operates an online game that lets users guess the ancestry or regional origins of human faces and related data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, game, or related services ("Services").
By using EthnoGuessr, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve the game experience. This may include:
a. Information You Provide
- Account information (if you create one): username, email address (if provided), and social media handles (e.g., Twitter/X username).
- User submissions: images, ancestry data, or other content you choose to submit for inclusion in the game.
- Communications: if you contact us, we may store your email or message.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: game performance, scores, and activity metrics.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and general location (country-level).
- Cookies: small files to maintain your session and improve gameplay analytics.
c. Social Authentication
If you sign in through a social media platform (e.g., Twitter/X or Google), we may receive limited public information from that platform, such as your username, profile image, and unique user ID. We do not access or store your social media password.
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve gameplay and site functionality.
- Maintain leaderboards, scores, and user analytics.
- Manage accounts and authentication.
- Respond to support requests.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws.
We may aggregate and anonymize gameplay statistics for research or public display.
4. Data Retention
We retain data for as long as necessary to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations.
You can request deletion of your data or submissions at any time by emailing admin@hbd.gg.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data:
- With service providers who assist in hosting or analytics.
- As required by law or lawful requests.
- In aggregated or anonymized form for statistics or research.
6. User Submissions
By submitting content (e.g., images or ancestry data), you affirm that:
- You own or have permission to share the content.
- You understand it may be displayed publicly in the game.
- You can request removal at any time by contacting us.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or loss. However, no system is completely secure, and you use the Services at your own risk.
8. Your Rights (EU/EEA & UK Users)
You may have rights under data protection laws to:
- Access or correct your data,
- Request deletion,
- Object to certain processing.
Requests can be made by email to admin@hbd.gg.
9. Children's Privacy
EthnoGuessr is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at: