PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: June 2025

1. Information We Collect

WolfSheep collects minimal data necessary to provide the service:

  • Account data: When you register, we store your username and a hashed (not plain-text) password.
  • Game statistics: Wins, losses, ELO rating, and match history are stored to power leaderboards and profile stats.
  • Session data: Temporary data (room IDs, socket connections) is held in memory during active games and discarded afterward.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • To authenticate you and maintain your profile.
  • To calculate your ELO rating and display it on the leaderboard.
  • To match you with opponents of similar skill.
  • We never sell, share, or monetize your personal data.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use localStorage (browser storage) to remember your language preference and logged-in session.

Third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads and measure ad performance. These cookies are managed by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner displayed on our website.

4. Analytics

We use Umami — a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies and fully anonymizes visitor data. No personal information is collected through analytics.

9. Cookie Consent & Your Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies: Enable personalized ads and analytics.
  • Reject non-essential cookies: Only necessary functional cookies (localStorage for login and language) will be used.
  • Change preferences anytime: You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

5. Data Retention

Account and game data is retained as long as your account exists. You can request deletion by contacting us at shutakswm@gmail.com.

6. Children's Privacy

WolfSheep is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: shutakswm@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, to serve advertisements on our website. These third-party vendors may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect non-personal information (such as your IP address, device ID, and ad interactions) to deliver personalized ads and analyze ad performance.

For more information on how Google handles your data, please visit Google Advertising Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.