Introduction
Country Simulator ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at countrysimulator.org (the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Account Information
If you create an account or sign in, we collect the information you provide through our authentication provider, Xsolla. This may include your email address, display name, and avatar. We store your Xsolla user ID and authentication tokens to maintain your session.
Game Data
When you play Country Simulator, we store game data on our servers, including your country name, flag design, game statistics, decision history, and progression data. We also collect general geographic information (country, region, city, continent) derived from your connection metadata, not from precise GPS location.
Payment Information
If you make a purchase, payment processing is handled entirely by Xsolla. We do not collect or store your credit card number or other payment method details. We do store transaction records including the transaction ID, virtual currency amount, purchase amount, currency, purchased items, and transaction status.
Device Identification
We use browser fingerprinting to generate an anonymous device identifier for your browser. This identifier is used to associate your game progress with your device when you are not signed in to an account. It does not contain personally identifiable information.
Local Storage
We store game preferences, authentication tokens, and UI settings in your browser's local storage. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
Analytics and Session Recording
We use analytics and session recording tools to understand how visitors use the Service. This includes:
- Pages visited and general navigation patterns
- Referring websites
- Browser type and device information
- Country-level location (not precise location)
- Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior (via session recording)
We do not collect personally identifiable information through our analytics. Session recordings may capture on-screen content but do not record keystrokes in password fields or other sensitive inputs.
Cookies
Country Simulator does not use cookies for tracking purposes. Any cookies set by the Service are strictly necessary for functionality, such as maintaining your session. Third-party services embedded in the Service (such as analytics providers) may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the Service:
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our hosting provider may collect certain technical information as part of its infrastructure services, including IP addresses for security and performance purposes. Please refer to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy for more details.
Authentication and Payments
We use Xsolla for user authentication and payment processing. When you create an account or make a purchase, your information is handled by Xsolla in accordance with their privacy practices. We receive limited account information (user ID, email, display name, avatar) and transaction records from Xsolla. Please refer to Xsolla's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.
Analytics
We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not use cookies, do not collect personal data, and do not track users across websites. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
Session Recording
We use session recording tools to understand how users interact with the Service, including mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling. This data helps us improve the user experience. Session recordings do not collect personally identifiable information. Please refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement for more details.
Data Retention
Game data stored in local storage persists until you clear your browser data. Server-side game data, including account information and game progress, is retained for as long as necessary to provide the Service. Payment records are retained as required for accounting and legal purposes. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymous form.
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Upon request, we will delete your personal data from our systems, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as maintaining transaction records.
Children's Privacy
Country Simulator is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us on X (@imsxon).