Privacy Policy

This application is hosted by the University of California, Santa Barbara. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling information responsibly.

Information We Collect

This application collects only the information necessary to operate the game and support its instructional and research purposes. This may include:

• Game interaction data (choices, timing, scores, or similar inputs)
• Technical information automatically sent by your browser (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Any information you voluntarily provide through the interface

How We Use the Information

Collected data is used solely for operating the game, improving the application, and supporting instructional or research activities conducted by Professor Ron Rice and UC Santa Barbara. Information is not used for commercial purposes.

Data Sharing

Information is not shared outside UC Santa Barbara except:

• When required by law;
• For authorized university research activities that preserve anonymity; or
• With trusted service providers who assist in hosting or maintaining the system.

Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as needed for the purposes listed above and in accordance with UC retention policies.

Cookies

This application may use cookies or session storage to maintain state during gameplay. These cookies do not track you across other sites.

Your Choices

Participation in the game is voluntary. If you have concerns about how your information is used, you may choose not to use the application.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy notice or data practices, contact:
UC Santa Barbara Information Technology Services
sa-it@ucsb.edu

For questions about the game or research use, contact:
Professor Ronald E. Rice
Department of Communication, UC Santa Barbara