Privacy Policy
Gatoku is operated by Eduardo Pereyra, an independent (freelance) game developer based in Argentina (“we”, “us”, “I”). Gatoku is a puzzle game available on the web and as a desktop app (including via Steam). This policy explains what we collect and why.
Playing as a guest
You can play without an account. Guest progress (puzzle state, times, settings) is stored only in your browser/device via local storage. We do not receive it.
Accounts (optional)
If you create an account, we use Supabase (our backend provider) to store:
- Account data: email address, and a hashed password or a Google account identifier if you sign in with Google.
- Profile: a display name (shown on leaderboards) and, for Google sign-in, your name and avatar URL as provided by Google.
- Gameplay data: per-puzzle progress, statistics, and verified solve times.
We use this data to authenticate you, sync your progress across devices, and display leaderboards. We do not sell your personal data.
Sign in with Google
If you choose Google sign-in, Google shares your basic profile (name, email, avatar) per your Google account permissions. We use it only to create and identify your account.
Leaderboards
Your display name and avatar are publicly visible alongside your verified solve times when you appear on a leaderboard. Your email is never shown.
Analytics
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how players use the game (aggregated usage, heatmaps, and anonymized session replays of interactions). It does not collect your name or email. You can turn it off anytime in Settings → Privacy → Anonymous analytics.
Hosting & sub-processors
- Supabase — authentication, database, and serverless functions.
- Google — OAuth sign-in (only if you use it).
- Microsoft Clarity — product analytics / session replay (opt-out in Settings).
- Optional error reporting (e.g. Sentry) may be enabled by the operator; if so, it processes crash diagnostics. (Off by default.)
Data retention & your rights
- Access / export: you can download a copy of your account data in-app (Account → Export my data).
- Deletion: you can permanently delete your account and all associated data in-app (Account → Delete account), or request it at gatoku.lat/delete-account. Irreversible; no data retained.
- Depending on your location (e.g. EEA/UK GDPR, California CCPA), you may have additional rights to access, correct, or erase your data. Contact us to exercise them.
Children
Gatoku is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your region). We do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We may update this policy; material changes will be reflected here with a new “last updated” date.
Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your data rights (access, export, deletion), contact:
Eduardo Pereyra — support@gatoku.lat