Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 April 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use tmbola.in:

• Google Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your display name, email address, and profile photo. This is used solely for authentication and displaying your identity in the game.
• Username: If you join as a guest, you provide a nickname which is stored only for the duration of the game session.
• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, events (room creation, game start), device type, and approximate location. No personally identifiable information is sent to Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and display your identity in game rooms
• To maintain game state during your session
• To improve the Service through anonymous analytics

3. Data Storage

Game state is stored in server memory only for the duration of the game session and is not persisted to any database. Authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication, which stores your Google account information according to Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your username and profile photo are visible to other players in the same game room.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences (theme, language) and session information for reconnection. Firebase and Google Analytics may set cookies for authentication and analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy for details.

6. Your Rights

You can:

• Sign out at any time to disconnect your Google account from the Service
• Clear your browser's local storage to remove all saved preferences
• Use browser settings to block cookies and analytics trackers

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please email us at chitvanjain@gmail.com.