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Privacy Policy

How we collect and use your personal data

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

At MapGuesser, we take your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using MapGuesser, you accept the practices described in this policy.

1. Data Collected

We only collect data necessary for the game to function:

If you create an account:

  • Email address
  • Username (pseudo)
  • Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)

Game data:

  • History of games played
  • Statistics and scores
  • Game preferences
Important: We do not collect or sell any data to third parties. Your data remains only on MapGuesser.
2. Data Usage

Your data is used only for:

  • Manage your user account
  • Save your statistics
  • Enable multiplayer
  • Improve the game
3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies for statistical purposes only via Rybbit Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service:

Type: Audience measurement cookies

Duration: Session cookies (deleted on closing)

Purpose: Understand site usage for improvement

Rybbit Analytics: Unlike Google Analytics, Rybbit does not track users across sites and does not collect any personal data.
4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.

Your data is only accessible by you and site administrators for technical maintenance.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

Right of access

You can request a copy of your data.

Right to rectification

You can correct your inaccurate data.

Right to erasure

You can request deletion of your account and data.

Right to data portability

You can receive your data in a structured format.

Right to object

You can object to processing of your data.

To exercise these rights:

Send an email to contact@mapguesser.fr

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

  • Hashed passwords (never stored in plain text)
  • Secure HTTPS connection
  • Protection against common attacks
  • Restricted administrator access
7. GDPR Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: