Cocklefighting

Cocklefighting is a free, for-fun browser game. This policy explains exactly what we store and why. In short: we only keep what is needed to run your cockle and the game around it. We do not sell your data, show ads, or track you around the web.

Who we are

Cocklefighting (“the game”, “we”) is the data controller for the information described here. For any privacy question or request, contact us through the address published on the game’s homepage or repository.

What we store

• Sign-in identity. When you sign in with Google, we receive and store a provider name, the unique account ID they give us, and your email address. If you use a passkey, we store the public key and credential ID your device creates. We never see or store your password or your device’s private key.
• Your cockle and game state. The name you choose, your shell, stats, level, gold, gear, magic items, battle history, trophies and ladder position.
• Things you write. Forum threads and replies, and private messages you send to other players.
• A session cookie. One signed, httpOnly cookie that keeps you logged in. It holds only a session reference, no personal details, and is not used for advertising.
• Limited technical data. We briefly use your IP address to rate limit actions and curb abuse. We collect aggregate, anonymised page-view counts for site performance; no tracking cookies are used and no advertising profiles are built.

What we do not do

We do not sell or rent your data, we do not serve advertising, we do not process payments (the game is free), and we do not track you across other websites.

Who can see what

Your cockle name, avatar, level, titles, ladder rank, forum posts and the profile page are visible to other players. That is the game. Your email and sign-in identity are never shown to other players. Private messages are visible only to you and the recipient.

How long we keep it

We keep your account and game data for as long as your account exists so you can carry on playing. Delete your account and your personal data is removed; some content that is part of shared history (such as forum posts other players replied to) may remain but is no longer linked to your identity.

Your choices

You can stop playing at any time and ask us to delete your account and the personal data tied to it. Because sign-in is handled by Google or your passkey, you can also revoke the game’s access from those providers directly.

Children

Cocklefighting is a light-hearted game intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum digital-consent age in your country). Please do not sign up if you are under that age.

Changes

If we change how we handle data, we will update this page. Continuing to play after a change means you accept the updated policy.