Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture via your OAuth provider (Google or GitHub). We also store your game scores to power leaderboards and personal progress tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and manage your account
• To display your scores and track your progress
• To improve and maintain the CogniChase platform

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your data is only used within CogniChase for the purposes described in this policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We use OAuth authentication via Google and GitHub. When you sign in with these providers, their respective privacy policies apply to the data they share with us. We store only the necessary information (name, email, profile image).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Your information is stored securely in our database and is never exposed publicly beyond what you choose to display (e.g., your username on leaderboards).

6. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at cognichase@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of CogniChase after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at cognichase@gmail.com.