Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DrawItGuessIt ("we", "us", "our") is an online multiplayer drawing game based in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address (if provided), and account identifiers.
• User Content: Drawings, messages, and usernames submitted within the game.
• Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and usage data.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely by Stripe (we do not store full card details).
• Analytics Data: Usage statistics collected via Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the game service.
• To enforce our Terms of Use and community rules.
• To process payments securely.
• To improve gameplay, performance, and user experience.
• To detect fraud, abuse, cheating, or security issues.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide the game services you request.
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain platform security, prevent abuse, and improve services.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
• Consent: Where required, such as for analytics cookies.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with the game. This may include pages visited, session duration, device type, and general location (based on IP address).

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Stripe Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full credit or debit card details. Stripe may collect payment information such as billing address, card details, and transaction data.

Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment processing activities. Please review Stripe’s Privacy Policy for further details.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers (such as hosting providers).
• Analytics providers (Google).
• Payment processors (Stripe).
• Authorities where required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service, enforce our rules, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to correct inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion (where applicable).
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

If users under 18 use the service, parental or guardian consent may be required. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate legal basis.

12. International Transfers

Some service providers (such as Google or Stripe) may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with UK GDPR.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the game after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us via our official support channels.