Privacy Policy

Minimal Data Collection: Shadow Milk Scratch Game is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal personal information to provide our gaming services.

We use the minimal information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

We DO NOT use your information for: Marketing, advertising, selling to third parties, or any commercial purposes beyond providing free gaming services.

Essential Cookies: We use minimal, essential cookies to ensure the platform functions properly:

• Functionality Cookies: Remember your game preferences and settings within your browser session
• Security Cookies: Protect against spam and abuse of our platform
• Performance Cookies: Anonymous data to monitor platform performance and uptime

Game Storage: Individual games may store save data and progress locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

Analytics: We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users or create personal profiles. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party tracking pixels, social media trackers, or advertising cookies.

Local Storage: Most game data is stored locally on your device. This includes game saves, preferences, and progress for games like "Take Care of Shadow Milk" and other Scratch-based games.

Server Data: The minimal data we do collect is stored securely with appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access controls for any stored data
• Automatic deletion of temporary logs and analytics data

Data Retention: We retain data for the shortest time necessary:

• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 30 days
• Support emails: Deleted after 1 year unless legal retention is required
• Technical logs: Automatically deleted after 7 days

Data Breach Response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate steps to secure the platform.

No Commercial Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited Disclosure: We may disclose information only in these specific circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Platform Security: To investigate abuse, spam, or security threats
• Service Providers: Minimal technical data shared with essential service providers (hosting, analytics) under strict privacy agreements
• Business Transfer: In the event of a business sale or merger, user data would be transferred under the same privacy protections

Anonymous Data: We may share aggregated, anonymous usage statistics (e.g., "X number of people played Shadow Milk games this month") for community insights or research purposes.

User Control: You can request that we delete any personal information we have about you by contacting us at help@shadowmilkscratchgame.com.

Family-Friendly Platform: Our games are designed to be appropriate for all ages, including children. We take special care to protect children's privacy.

No Personal Information Collection from Children: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our platform is designed to function without requiring personal data.

Parental Guidance: We recommend parental supervision for children using our platform, not for safety concerns, but to enhance the gaming experience and ensure appropriate usage.

Local Game Data: Children's game progress and saves are stored locally on their device and are not transmitted to our servers.

Parental Rights: Parents can:

• Clear all game data by clearing their browser's local storage
• Contact us to request deletion of any data we might have
• Review this privacy policy with their children
• Monitor their children's gaming activities through browser history

Access and Control: You have the following rights regarding your information:

Easy Data Management: Since most of your data is stored locally, you have direct control over it through your browser settings.

External Links: Our platform may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or resources related to Cookie Run, Scratch programming, or gaming communities.

No Responsibility for Third Parties: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Each site has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

Social Media Sharing: If you share gameplay clips or screenshots on social media platforms like TikTok or YouTube, those platforms' privacy policies will apply to that content.

Recommendation: We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit from our platform.

Global Accessibility: Shadow Milk Scratch Game is accessible worldwide, and we welcome users from all countries.

Data Processing: The minimal data we collect may be processed in various locations to ensure optimal platform performance globally.

Regional Privacy Rights: Users in different regions may have additional privacy rights:

• EU/UK Users (GDPR): Right to access, rectify, erase, and port data
• California Users (CCPA): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales
• Other Regions: Rights as provided by local privacy laws

Compliance: We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws while maintaining our minimal data collection approach.

Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Notification of Changes:

• Major changes will be prominently displayed on the platform
• The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will be changed
• For significant changes affecting data use, we may provide additional notice

Continued Use: Your continued use of the platform after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Previous Versions: We maintain records of previous policy versions for transparency and compliance purposes.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about data handling, please contact us:

Email: help@shadowmilkscratchgame.com

Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 24-48 hours.

What to Include in Your Message:

• Specific privacy question or concern
• What information you're asking about
• Your preferred resolution
• Any relevant context or timeline

Privacy Requests We Can Help With:

• Data access requests
• Data deletion requests
• Questions about data collection or use
• Concerns about children's privacy
• Technical questions about local data storage
• Clarification of privacy policy terms

Our Commitment: Shadow Milk Scratch Game is committed to protecting your privacy while providing free, accessible browser gaming experiences.

Key Points:

• We collect minimal personal information
• Most game data stays on your device
• We don't sell or share your data commercially
• Our platform is safe for children
• You have control over your information
• We're transparent about our practices

Thank you for trusting Shadow Milk Scratch Game with your gaming experience. We're committed to maintaining this trust through responsible privacy practices! 🍪🔒