Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/16/2025

Introduction

Welcome to Five Blind ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the minimal data we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our NBA MVP ranking game.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Username: You choose a display name when creating or joining a game. This is not linked to any personal identity.
  • Game Rankings: Your choices and rankings during gameplay are stored to enable the game functionality.

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP Address: We collect IP addresses for rate limiting and abuse prevention. IP addresses are not linked to your username or stored long-term.
  • Browser Information: Basic browser and device information is collected through standard web technologies.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for session management and may use advertising cookies (see Third-Party Services below).

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the game functionality
  • Enable multiplayer game sessions
  • Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
  • Display game results and rankings
  • Improve our service and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Game data (usernames, rankings, and game states) is stored in Firebase Firestore. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Firebase security rules to prevent unauthorized access
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse

Game sessions are automatically deleted after 24 hours of inactivity. We do not retain game data indefinitely.

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your browsing activity for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for data storage and hosting. Google's privacy policy applies to this service. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

Cloudflare (if applicable)

We may use Cloudflare for DDoS protection and performance. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and other technical information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about what data we have about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your game data (game sessions auto-delete after 24 hours)
  • Opt-Out: Disable personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings

Note: Because we don't require accounts or collect email addresses, we cannot proactively notify you of policy changes. Please check this page periodically.

Children's Privacy

Five Blind is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Five Blind, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Five Blind after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please create an issue on our GitHub repository or contact us at [your-email@example.com].