Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Privacy Commitment

Welcome to BoxBattle (available at dotsandboxesgame.com). Your privacy is of fundamental importance to us. We have built our Dots and Boxes online game with a strict privacy-first approach: no required user accounts, no unnecessary tracking, and no collection of sensitive personal data.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Unlike many online gaming portals, BoxBattle does not require you to sign up, log in, or link any social media profiles. We do not collect:

• Personal names, email addresses, or phone numbers (unless you contact us directly via support)
• Financial or payment information (our game is 100% free)
• Location tracking or precise GPS coordinates
• Personal demographic profiles or behavioral ad tracking

3. Browser Local Storage & Session Data

BoxBattle utilizes standard web browser storage features (such as localStorage and sessionStorage) exclusively to store your personal gameplay preferences locally on your own device. This includes:

• Player Custom Names: The nickname or handle you choose for Player 1 / Player 2.
• Gameplay Statistics: Total games played, win rate, best winning streaks, and AI conquests.
• Game Configuration: Your preferred grid size (3x3 to 7x7), AI difficulty, sound toggle, and turn timer preferences.

This data never leaves your browser and is never transmitted to any external marketing server. You can reset or delete this data at any time via the "Reset Statistics" button in the stats modal or by clearing your browser cache.

4. Cookies & Web Analytics

BoxBattle does not use intrusive tracking cookies. Any cookies or technical headers used by hosting providers (such as Cloudflare or Vercel) serve strictly functional, security, and performance optimization purposes (such as DDoS prevention and CDN asset distribution).

5. Third-Party Services & External Links

We may utilize standard, privacy-respecting web infrastructure services such as Google Fonts to deliver clean typography. These services process technical IP requests solely to fulfill the font and asset delivery to your browser.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

BoxBattle is family-friendly and suitable for players of all ages, including children and students in classrooms. Because we do not knowingly solicit, collect, or store personal information from anyone, our platform adheres to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

7. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically review and update this Privacy Policy to reflect technical enhancements or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact our team: