Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Beat Frenzy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our browser-based rhythm game service.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

To be clear about what we don't do, Beat Frenzy does NOT collect:

• Your music files or audio content
• Chart files or note data
• Album artwork or background images you load
• Any files from your device's file system
• Your real name or personal identity (unless you choose to share it)
• Payment information (we don't currently have paid features)

All media files are processed entirely within your browser and are never transmitted to our servers.

3. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to provide and improve the Service:

3.1 Information You Provide

Data	Purpose	Required?
Display Name	Shown on leaderboards when you submit a score	Optional
Game Scores	Stored for leaderboard functionality	Optional

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

Data	Purpose	Collected By
Page Views	Understand how the service is used	Google Analytics
Device Type	Optimize for different devices	Google Analytics
Browser Type	Ensure compatibility	Google Analytics
Geographic Region	General usage statistics	Google Analytics
Session Duration	Understand engagement	Google Analytics

3.3 Leaderboard Data

When you submit a score to the leaderboard, we store:

• Your chosen display name
• Your score and gameplay statistics (perfect hits, misses, combo, etc.)
• A hash identifier of the chart played (not the actual content)
• Song title and artist name (as metadata, not the actual audio)
• Date and time of submission
• Number of lanes played

We do NOT store IP addresses or other identifying information with leaderboard entries.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Display leaderboards and high scores
• Understand how players use the Service
• Improve game performance and features
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Respond to support requests

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 YouTube Embeds

Beat Frenzy may display YouTube video backgrounds during gameplay. When YouTube videos are loaded, YouTube's privacy policy applies to that content. See YouTube's Privacy Policy for details.

6. Data Storage and Security

Leaderboard data is stored on secure servers. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no internet transmission is completely secure.

Your local game preferences (such as selected difficulty, lane count, and instrument) may be stored in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.

7. Data Retention

• Leaderboard scores: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (26 months)
• Local storage: Remains on your device until you clear your browser data

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your leaderboard entries
• Opt-out: Disable Google Analytics tracking via browser add-on or settings
• Not participate: Use the game without submitting scores to leaderboards

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@beatfrenzy.io

9. Children's Privacy

Beat Frenzy is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you access Beat Frenzy from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@beatfrenzy.io
• Website: www.beatfrenzy.io