Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how ShapeShifted ("the Game"), developed by Neanderthal Mountain Interactive, operated by Rocky J Solutions LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), collects and uses information when you play the Game.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Automatically Collected Data: Gameplay statistics, high scores, achievements, and preferences stored locally in your browser.
• Cookies: Used for essential functionality and advertising.
• Analytics: Google Analytics may collect anonymized usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain game functionality
• Save your progress, scores, and preferences
• Display advertisements
• Improve game performance and user experience
• Analyze usage and gameplay patterns

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, which may collect data independently:

• Google AdSense: For displaying ads, including personalized ads where available. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.
• Google Analytics: For gameplay-related analytics. You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Gumroad: For processing premium feature purchases.

4. Local Data Storage

All gameplay data (scores, progress, settings) is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. This data is not transmitted to our servers. You may erase this data by clearing your browser storage.

5. Children's Privacy

The Game is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

6. Your Rights

• Access your stored game data (via browser dev tools)
• Delete your stored data (clear browser storage)
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Disable cookies (may reduce functionality)

7. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you maintain full control and can exercise these rights by clearing your browser storage.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Access and delete personal information

Note: We do not sell personal information. All game data is stored locally on your device.

9. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, third-party advertising partners (Google AdSense) may collect information for targeted advertising purposes. To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google Ads Settings
• Visit DAA Opt-Out
• Visit NAI Opt-Out

10. Cookies

We use essential, analytics, and advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may affect game functionality.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Since your gameplay data never leaves your device, no external transmission occurs.

12. International Users

If you access the Game outside the United States, note that Google services may process data in the U.S. or globally.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. Your continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: info@neanderthalmountaininteractive.com

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