Effective Date: November 5, 2023Address: 623 Harmony Road, Nashville, TN 37201, United StatesContact: [email protected]
bellows.pro ("we," "us," or "our") operates a music rhythm game platform focused on beat-matching, custom playlists, and competitive leaderboards. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you use our website, games, and related services (the "Services"). By accessing the Services, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
1. Information Collection
Personal Information: Account registration requires your email address, username, and hashed password. Optional information includes your favorite music genres (e.g., EDM, rock, hip-hop) and difficulty preference. For in-game purchases (e.g., premium song packs, custom skins, ad-free access), we collect payment information through third-party processors (PayPal, Stripe), which are not stored on our servers.
Gameplay & Technical Data: We automatically collect beat-matching accuracy, song completion times, difficulty level progress, device specifications (model, OS, audio settings), IP address, and session duration. We also track song popularity and user playlist creations to expand our music library and optimize rhythm mechanics.
Cookies & Similar Tools: Essential cookies enable account login, save playlist progress, and store difficulty settings. Non-essential cookies (for analytics via Mixpanel) are used to measure user engagement and identify popular songs, with your consent.
2. Use of Information
To register and manage your account, authenticate access, and deliver the Services (e.g., multiplayer rhythm battles, leaderboard updates).
To process purchases, unlock premium content, and resolve payment-related issues.
To analyze gameplay data to adjust rhythm sync, fix bugs (e.g., audio-visual delay), and curate new song packs aligned with user preferences.
To communicate with you (e.g., new song releases, tournament notifications, support responses) via email or in-app messages.
To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent cheating (e.g., auto-beat matching software) using anti-cheat tools.
3. Information DisclosureWe do not rent or sell your personal information. We may share information:
With third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting via Google Cloud, music licensing partners, anti-cheat providers) that assist in delivering the Services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
In response to legal requests (e.g., court orders, subpoenas) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition) where your information is transferred as part of the assets, with prior notice to you.
4. User Rights & Controls
You can access, edit, or delete your personal information via your account dashboard. For permanent account deletion, contact [email protected].
You can manage cookie settings through your browser (disabling non-essential cookies will not impact core Service functionality).
You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" or adjusting notification preferences in your account.
5. Security & RetentionWe use industry-standard security measures (end-to-end encryption, secure servers, regular security audits) to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as required by law. Gameplay data is retained for 1 year after account deletion to maintain leaderboard history and music preference analytics.
6. Children’s PrivacyThe Services are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such collection, we will delete the data immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us to request verification or deletion of their child’s information.
7. Policy UpdatesWe may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.