Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to English Adventure ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and while using our educational game.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

English Adventure does not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to play the game. We do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Payment information (the game is completely free)
• Location data beyond general geographic region
• Social media profiles or identities

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, some information is automatically collected through standard web technologies:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and game interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, referring URLs, and access times

1.3 Local Storage

Your game progress is saved using your browser's local storage feature. This data includes:

• Current level number
• Score and points earned
• Audio preferences (music/sound effects settings)
• Game state information

Important: This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our educational game
• Improvement: To understand how users interact with the game and improve the experience
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize game performance
• Technical Issues: To diagnose and fix technical problems
• Security: To protect against fraudulent or malicious activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and improve your experience.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the game, particularly the ability to save your progress.

4. Third-Party Services

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze web traffic. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website.

4.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Use of HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to systems containing data
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

English Adventure is designed as an educational tool suitable for learners of all ages, including children. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with applicable children's privacy laws.

Parents and guardians:

• Can allow children to use the game without providing any personal information
• Can review and manage browser settings to control cookies
• Should supervise children's internet use according to their family's guidelines

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request information about data we may have collected
• Deletion: Request deletion of locally stored game data (done through browser settings)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of cookies and tracking (done through browser settings)
• Correction: Since we don't collect personal data, there's no data to correct

How to Exercise Your Rights

To clear your local game data: Clear your browser's local storage or cookies for our website. To opt out of tracking: Use browser settings or privacy tools to block cookies and trackers.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from countries around the world. If you access our website from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred across international borders. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Data Retention

Since we do not collect or store personal information on our servers:

• Game progress is stored locally on your device indefinitely (until you clear browser data)
• Analytical data is retained according to third-party service policies (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
• Server logs may be retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: Since we do not collect personal information that identifies individual users, most CCPA rights do not apply to our service.

12. EU/UK Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. You can manage tracking through browser settings and privacy tools.

14. Consent

By using our website and game, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our services.