Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 19, 2026

1. Information We Collect

A Hustler's Way is a browser-based multiplayer game. We collect the following information:

• Account information: Email address and username used for authentication.
• Game data: In-game actions, progress, inventory, and financial transactions within the game economy.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for UI optimization.
• Push notification tokens: If you enable push notifications on the mobile app, we store your device's push token to deliver notifications.
• Usage analytics: Page views and interaction patterns to improve the game experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the game service.
• To authenticate your account and prevent cheating.
• To deliver push notifications you have opted into.
• To improve game features and fix bugs.
• To enforce game rules and prevent abuse.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL database) hosted on Amazon Web Services. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit via TLS/SSL.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. Game data (usernames, levels, family memberships) may be visible to other players within the game's leaderboard and social features.

5. Children's Privacy

The game is rated Teen (13+) and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Push notification tokens are automatically cleaned up after 90 days of inactivity. You may request account deletion by contacting us.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted authentication (Supabase Auth with bcrypt)
• Row-level security on all database tables
• Server-side validation of all game actions
• Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints
• Bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. No tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies are used.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at the email listed on our About page.