Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
✓ Our Privacy Commitment
At Cowcona Game Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of information when you play our games, including Tripeaks Solitaire.
The short version: We do NOT collect, store, or share your personal information. Your gameplay data stays on your device, and we don't track you across the web.
📑 Table of Contents
🔒1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We do NOT collect personal information. We do not ask for, collect, or store:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Physical addresses or location data
- Payment information or financial data
- Social media profiles or identities
- Photographs or videos
- Any other personally identifiable information
1.2 Gameplay Data (Stored Locally)
The only data associated with our games is stored locally on your device using browser storage technologies. This may include:
- Game Preferences: Audio settings, display options, and gameplay preferences
- Game Progress: High scores, achievements, and game statistics
- Session Data: Temporary data needed for game functionality during your play session
Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.
1.3 Technical Information
Like most websites, our web server may automatically collect standard technical information when you visit, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Screen resolution
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
This information is used solely for technical purposes such as compatibility testing and optimization. It is not linked to any personal information.
⚙️2. How We Use Information
2.1 Local Data Usage
The locally stored data on your device is used exclusively to:
- Save your game preferences and settings
- Maintain your high scores and achievements
- Provide a personalized gaming experience
- Remember your audio and display preferences
2.2 Technical Data Usage
The limited technical information we may collect is used to:
- Ensure our games work properly on different devices and browsers
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Improve game performance and user experience
- Understand general usage patterns (e.g., which devices are most common)
We do NOT:
- Sell, rent, or share any information with third parties
- Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
- Track you across websites or build user profiles
- Share data with advertisers or data brokers
🍪3. Local Storage and Cookies
3.1 Browser Local Storage
Our games use browser local storage (a standard web technology) to save your game data on your device. This data:
- Remains on your device only
- Is not accessible by us or any third parties
- Can be cleared by you at any time through your browser settings
- Does not track you across websites
3.2 Cookies
We may use minimal cookies for essential game functionality, such as:
- Session management
- Game state preservation
- Preference storage
We do NOT use cookies for advertising, tracking, or analytics purposes.
3.3 Managing Cookies and Local Storage
You can control cookies and local storage through your browser settings. However, disabling these may affect game functionality, such as the ability to save your progress and preferences.
🔗4. Third-Party Services
4.1 No Third-Party Integrations
Our games currently do not integrate with third-party services. We do not use:
- Analytics services (like Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media integrations
- External authentication services
- Payment processors
4.2 External Links
Our website may contain links to external resources or documentation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
4.3 Future Changes
If we integrate third-party services in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate notice to our users.
👶5. Children's Privacy
5.1 Age-Appropriate Content
Our games are designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages. The content does not contain violence, mature themes, or inappropriate material.
5.2 COPPA Compliance
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Since we do not collect any personal information from any users, including children under 13, no parental consent is required.
5.3 Parental Notice
Parents and Guardians: Our games do not collect, use, or share children's personal information. All game data is stored locally on the device. If you have concerns about your child's use of our games, please contact us.
🛡️6. Data Security
6.1 Local Data Protection
Since all game data is stored locally on your device:
- You have complete control over your data
- Data security depends on your device and browser security
- We recommend keeping your device and browser updated
- Use device security features like passwords or biometric locks
6.2 Website Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our website and games, including:
- HTTPS encryption for secure connections
- Regular security updates and patches
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Protection against common web vulnerabilities
6.3 Data Breaches
Since we do not collect or store personal information on our servers, the risk of a data breach affecting your personal information is minimal. However, if a security incident occurs that could affect our users, we will take appropriate action and provide notice as required by law.
⚖️7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Data Control
Because all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:
- Access: View your game data through browser developer tools
- Delete: Clear your game data through browser settings at any time
- Modify: Change your preferences within the game settings
- Export: Browser tools allow you to export local storage data
7.2 Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
7.3 Opt-Out
Since we don't collect personal information or use tracking technologies, there is nothing to opt out of. Simply stop using our games if you choose not to agree with this policy.
🌍8. International Users
8.1 Global Accessibility
Our games are accessible to users worldwide. Since we don't collect personal information, international data transfer regulations (such as GDPR) have minimal applicability to our services.
8.2 GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we respect your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since we don't collect personal data, most GDPR obligations don't apply. However, you retain all rights to:
- Access any data stored locally on your device
- Delete your local game data at any time
- Object to any data processing (though we don't process personal data)
8.3 Other Jurisdictions
We strive to comply with privacy laws in all jurisdictions where our games are played. If you have specific concerns about privacy laws in your region, please contact us.
🔄9. Changes to This Policy
9.1 Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- Continued use of our games constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
9.2 Notification of Changes
For material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through:
- A prominent notice on our website
- An in-game notification
- Our contact page
9.3 Review Regularly
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
📧10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Cowcona Game Studio
Privacy Inquiries Email: privacy@cowcona.com
General Contact: support@cowcona.com
Website: solitaire-tripeaks.com
Contact Form: Contact Us Page
We will respond to privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
✓ Summary
Your privacy is important to us. We've built our games with privacy in mind from the ground up. We don't collect your personal information, we don't track you, and we don't share data with third parties. Your game data stays on your device, and you have complete control over it.
Thank you for trusting Cowcona Game Studio with your entertainment. Enjoy playing Tripeaks Solitaire!