Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PolyTrackCodes.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit and use our website.

PolyTrackCodes.com is an unofficial, fan-created platform for sharing custom PolyTrack track codes and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the official PolyTrack game or its developers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our website, you may voluntarily provide:

• Track Submissions: Track codes, track names, descriptions, categories, and difficulty ratings you submit
• Contact Information: Email address or contact details if you reach out to us
• User-Generated Content: Any comments, feedback, or content you share on our platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 4 for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Display track codes, maintain the database, and enable searching/filtering
• Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance website functionality and content
• Analytics: Understand visitor behavior through Google Analytics to optimize our platform
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Security: Prevent abuse, spam, and ensure platform integrity
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to measure traffic and usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., theme, filters)

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Visit your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

We do not control these third-party services and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for details on their data practices.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Track codes and information you submit are publicly visible to all website visitors
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights, or ensure safety
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures

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

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection practices (e.g., analytics)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@polytrackcodes.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: