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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2026 · Last Updated: May 12, 2026 · Applies to: declassifiedbysean.com

This Privacy Policy explains how DECLASSIFIED by Sean ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit declassifiedbysean.com. Please read it carefully. By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

DECLASSIFIED by Sean is operated by Sean McKendry, an individual located in Lansing, Michigan, United States. For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at the address on our Contact page.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: If you contact us by email or through any contact form, we receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message. We do not operate a user account system. We do not require registration to use the game.

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, standard web server logs and analytics tools may collect:

Your IP address (typically stored in anonymized or truncated form)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
Date and time of visit

Game state data: The game stores your progress (score, completed challenges, streak) in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device. It is never transmitted to our servers or to any third party by us.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. This Site uses cookies in the following ways:

Analytics cookies: We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may set cookies to distinguish repeat visits.
Advertising cookies: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense and potentially other third-party ad networks. These networks may set their own cookies to serve relevant ads. See Section 5 below for details.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality and ad relevance but will not affect your ability to play the game.

4. Analytics

We use privacy-focused web analytics to understand traffic patterns, popular content, and visitor geography at an aggregate level. Analytics data is used solely to improve the Site and is not sold or shared with advertisers. We do not use Google Analytics. If we adopt any analytics service, it will be disclosed in an update to this policy.

5. Advertising — Google AdSense

This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. AdSense may display advertisements on pages of this Site. To serve relevant ads, Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this Site and other websites.

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info.
Google's own privacy policy governing its use of advertising data is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Editorial independence notice: Advertisers and ad networks have no influence over, visibility into, or control over editorial content, game verdicts, annotations, claim selection, or any substantive content on this Site. Advertising and content are strictly separated.

6. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

Operate and improve the Site and its games
Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact page
Understand aggregate traffic and engagement patterns
Display contextually relevant advertising
Comply with applicable law

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy (analytics, advertising networks) or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Deletion: You may request deletion of personal data we hold about you.
Opt-out of advertising: Use the opt-out links in Section 5 above.
Browser controls: You may manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address on our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. California Residents — CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For more information or to exercise your rights, contact us at the address on our Contact page.

9. European Residents — GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and portability. Our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest (operating and improving the Site) and consent (where applicable, such as advertising cookies). To exercise your rights or withdraw consent, contact us at the address on our Contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. The Site is served over HTTPS. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. Material changes will be noted prominently.

14. Contact

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.