Last updated: January 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blind Ranking ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our ranking game service.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our service:

• Ranking Data: Your item rankings and game submissions
• Game Sessions: Your scores and gameplay statistics
• Feedback: Any feedback or comments you provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• IP Address: Anonymized for analytics purposes
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: Calculate community consensus rankings and scoring
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Performance: Monitor and optimize website performance
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analytics: Generate statistics about categories, items, and gameplay
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Anonymous Data: All ranking data is stored anonymously without linking to personal identities
• No User Accounts: We do not require registration or account creation
• Secure Infrastructure: Data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
• Data Retention: Game data is retained for statistical analysis; archived data older than 90 days is stored separately

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (theme preference, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Performance Cookies: Allow us to optimize website speed and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Supabase: Database and backend services (see Supabase Privacy Policy)
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment (see Vercel Privacy Policy)
• Analytics Services: May include web analytics for usage statistics

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics publicly
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

Since we collect minimal personal information and operate without user accounts, most data is already anonymous.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@blindranking.com
• Website: https://blindranking.com

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law