Privacy Policy – Whiteout Companion

1. Introduction

At Whiteout Companion, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and tools. Our commitment is to transparency and user privacy protection.

In summary: Whiteout Companion does not collect, store, or share any personal data. Your game data stays on your device.

2. Data Collection and Storage

2.1 Local Data Storage

All alliance assignments, facility data, and custom settings are stored locally in your browser using HTML5 LocalStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly export it using our CSV export feature.

2.2 No User Accounts

Whiteout Companion does not require user registration, login credentials, or personal accounts. You can use all features anonymously without providing any personal information.

2.3 Uploaded Files

When you upload alliance icons or import CSV files, these files are processed entirely within your browser. No files are uploaded to our servers. Icon images are converted to base64 format and stored in your browser's local storage.

3. Analytics and Tracking

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Referral source (how you found our site)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage patterns. This data is anonymized and aggregated. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to:

• Show personalized ads based on your interests (you can opt out)
• Control ad frequency
• Measure advertising effectiveness

You can customize your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following types of cookies and storage mechanisms:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (language preferences, theme settings)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking cookies (third-party)
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense cookies for ad serving (third-party)
• Local Storage: Browser storage for your alliance data, facility assignments, and app settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts: For typography (does not track users)
• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements

Our website may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

6. Offline Functionality

Whiteout Companion can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and works completely offline after the initial load. When offline, no data is transmitted, and all functionality remains local to your device.

7. Data Export and Portability

You have complete control over your data. You can:

• Export all your alliance data as CSV files
• Export map visualizations as PNG images
• Clear all local data using your browser's storage management tools

8. Children's Privacy

Whiteout Companion is intended for users who play Whiteout Survival, which is rated for ages 12+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal data, this is not a concern, but parental guidance is recommended.

9. Data Security

Since all your data is stored locally on your device, you are in control of its security. We recommend:

• Keeping your browser updated
• Using device security features (passwords, encryption)
• Regularly exporting your data as backup

10. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• We minimize data collection to only what's necessary for analytics and advertising
• Third-party cookies require your consent (managed through your browser)
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete any data (which in our case is stored locally on your device)

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: whiteoutcompanion@gmail.com