Introduction
Tilted Games LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website balwarte.io, the Balwarte web application, and the Balwarte desktop and mobile applications (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
Offline Play
The desktop and offline versions of Balwarte run entirely on your own device. They do not require an internet connection, do not use accounts, and make no network requests. We collect no information whatsoever from them — no gameplay data, no analytics, and no crash reports. Your saves stay on your device.
The rest of this policy applies only to the hosted web version at balwarte.io.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We use this information to create and manage your account, display your name on the leaderboard, and enable cloud save functionality.
Game Data
Game progress, career history, achievements, and character data are stored locally on your device by default. If you sign in on the web version, this data is additionally synced to our servers so you can access it across devices. If you never sign in, it never leaves your device.
Usage Data
On the hosted web version we collect anonymized usage analytics through Vercel Analytics to understand how players interact with the game. This includes page views, session duration, and general performance metrics, and does not personally identify you. Analytics are not included in the desktop, offline, or mobile builds.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the game experience
- To save and sync your game progress across devices
- To display leaderboard rankings and player achievements
- To improve game performance and fix bugs
- To communicate important updates about the Service
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a hosted PostgreSQL database service with row-level security policies. We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. We do not collect or process payments, and we hold no payment information of any kind.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth — for authentication
- Supabase — for database and user management
- Vercel — for hosting and analytics
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.
Cookies and Local Storage
On the web version we use cookies to keep you signed in, and browser local storage to save your game. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings, though doing so will erase any game progress that has not been synced to an account.
Advertising
Balwarte contains no advertising. We do not serve ads, and we do not share your information with advertising networks.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data through the Profile page
- Play the game anonymously without creating an account
- Play entirely offline, with no data collected at all, by using the desktop or mobile application
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
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 policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@chessbuilder.io.