Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Here's exactly what we collect, store, and why.
Last updated: February 2026
TL;DR — We respect your privacy
No accounts required. No tracking cookies. No analytics by default. All game data is temporary and stored in memory only. Nothing is written to a database.
What We Collect
Kwazoo collects the minimum data needed to provide the service:
Player name — Chosen by you when joining a room. Stored in sessionStorage (cleared when you close the tab) so you don't have to re-enter it.
Session ID — A random identifier stored in sessionStorage so you can reconnect if disconnected. Cleared when you close the tab.
Game state — Your in-game actions (drawings, guesses, votes) are held in server memory during the game session only. They are not stored in any database.
Preferences — Theme, sound, favorite games, and custom packs are stored in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
What We Don't Collect
No email addresses (unless you opt into an account)
No IP addresses stored
No tracking cookies
No analytics (unless you consent)
No personal data shared with third parties
Cookies & Storage
We use sessionStorage to store data essential for gameplay. This data is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab:
Session ID — random identifier for reconnecting if you lose connection
Room code — the room you're currently in
Player ID — your identifier within the room
Player name — the name you chose when joining
We use localStorage to remember your preferences across visits. This data persists until you clear your browser data:
Cookie consent — whether you accepted or rejected the consent banner
Theme preference — dark or light mode
Sound preference — whether sound effects are on or off
Favorite games — which games you marked as favorites
Custom game packs — any custom question packs you created
Install prompt dismissed — whether you dismissed the app install prompt
None of this data is sent to any server or shared with third parties. It stays entirely in your browser. We do not set any tracking cookies. If we add analytics in the future, it will require your explicit opt-in consent.
Data Retention
Game rooms and all associated data are held in server memory only. Rooms are automatically deleted after 3 hours of inactivity or when all players leave. No game data is written to a database.
Third-Party Services
At launch, Kwazoo does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. If this changes, this policy will be updated and consent will be required.
Your Rights
Since we don't store personal data persistently, there's nothing to delete or export. If we add user accounts in the future, we will provide account deletion and data export features.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us at the repository where this project is hosted.