Last updated: April 2, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Mason's Arcade (masons-arcade.vercel.app). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using Mason's Arcade, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we store your username and a hashed version of your password in Firebase Firestore. We do not store passwords in plain text.
- Game Data: Your game scores, coin balance, inventory items, equipped items, and achievement progress are stored in your account.
- Chat Messages: Messages sent through our global chat and private messaging systems are stored in Firebase Firestore.
- Uploaded Content: Videos and content submitted through Arcade Vids are stored on Google Drive.
- Local Preferences: Theme settings, game progress, and other preferences are stored locally on your device using localStorage.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Mason's Arcade uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
- Analytics: We may use analytics tools to collect anonymized data about site traffic and usage patterns.
- Functionality: localStorage is used to save your theme preferences, game progress, and other settings locally on your device.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data:
- Google AdSense: May be used to serve advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Firebase (Google Cloud): Provides our database backend for user accounts, game scores, chat messages, and other data. See Firebase Privacy and Security.
- Google Drive: Stores user-uploaded video content submitted through Arcade Vids.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain your account, including saving your game progress, scores, and inventory
- Display leaderboards and Hall of Fame rankings
- Enable chat and messaging features
- Serve relevant advertisements (when applicable)
- Analyze site usage and improve the user experience
- Prevent abuse and maintain site integrity
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Passwords are hashed before storage and are never stored in plain text. Our database is hosted on Google Firebase, which provides industry-standard security. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can view your account information, scores, and inventory at any time through the site.
- Deletion: You can request that your account and all associated data (scores, chat messages, inventory) be permanently deleted by contacting us at masons.arcade1@gmail.com.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings. You can clear localStorage data through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Mason's Arcade is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at masons.arcade1@gmail.com so we can take appropriate action to remove that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to request data deletion, or have any other concerns, please contact us at masons.arcade1@gmail.com.