Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy: Transparency and Data Protection
Welcome to ShooterBubbles.de! The protection of your personal data and your privacy is our highest priority. We treat your personal data confidentially and in strict accordance with the statutory data protection regulations of the European Union (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG). In this comprehensive Privacy Policy, we inform you about the nature, scope, and purpose of personal data processed on our website.
1. Introduction & Controller Information
The data controller pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data on this website is:
Responsible Entity:
ShooterBubbles Gaming Portal
Project Lead: Max Mustermann
Musterstraße 123
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email for Privacy Inquiries: datenschutz@shooterbubbles.de
General Support: support@shooterbubbles.de
Full legal provider details can be found in our Legal Notice / Imprint.
Our explicit goal is to offer you a premier, 100% free, and completely accessible Bubble Shooter gaming experience. Therefore, you can play on our platform without registering an account and without providing any sensitive personal data.
2. Data We Collect
When you access and play on ShooterBubbles.de, various technical data points are processed to ensure the flawless and secure delivery of the web game:
a) Automatic Server Log Files
Our web server and hosting infrastructure automatically collect and store information that your browser transmits to us in server log files. This includes:
- IP Address: Stored in an anonymized format for network security and DDoS defense.
- Date and Time of Access: Including timezone offset relative to UTC.
- Requested URL and File Path: The specific game asset or page loaded.
- HTTP Status Code: (e.g., 200 OK or 404 Not Found).
- Transferred Data Volume: Measured in bytes.
- Referrer URL: The referring website from which you reached us.
- Browser & Operating System Details: Browser type, version, language setting, device category (desktop, tablet, or smartphone).
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in ensuring network security, technical stability, and system integrity).
b) Data Submitted via Direct Contact
When you contact our support team via email or through our Contact form, the information you provide (name, email address, subject, and message content) is stored solely for processing and resolving your request. We never share your contact details with third parties.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual fulfillment) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in assisting our community).
3. Cookies and Local Storage (Game State & High Scores)
As a modern web-native casual game, ShooterBubbles.de utilizes cutting-edge client-side storage technologies to preserve your high scores and audio settings without requiring user accounts or cloud databases.
a) HTML5 Local Storage
Unlike traditional cookies that transmit data across the internet with every request, HTML5 Local Storage stays 100% offline on your personal device:
| Storage Key | Purpose & Function | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
bubbleShooterHighScore |
Stores your personal high score offline for instant level evaluation. | Persistent locally (until browser cache is cleared) |
bubbleShooterSound |
Stores your sound preference (muted or unmuted). | Persistent locally (until browser cache is cleared) |
bubbleShooterLevel |
Stores your highest unlocked campaign level. | Persistent locally (until browser cache is cleared) |
bubbleShooterConsent |
Stores your cookie consent selection. | 12 months |
Legal Basis: § 25(2) No. 2 TTDSG / Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (strictly necessary to deliver the requested gameplay functionality - "Privacy by Design").
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
To provide ShooterBubbles.de completely free of charge to all players globally and maintain our high-performance server infrastructure, we display advertisements via Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
a) Use of Advertising Cookies & DART Cookies
- Google acts as a third-party vendor and uses cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other sites across the internet.
- No personal identification data (such as your name, residential address, or telephone number) is shared with advertisers.
- Users in the European Union (EU) and EEA are presented with privacy-friendly consent options. If consent is declined, only non-personalized, contextual advertisements are served.
b) Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Your Online Choices (Europe): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
5. Google Analytics & Web Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-XQJ4PYTMP6, Google Ireland Limited) to analyze website traffic, monitor load times, and improve game balance:
- IP Anonymization: IP anonymization is permanently activated on our site. Your IP address is truncated within member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the EEA Agreement before processing.
- Data Privacy Framework: Data transfers to the USA are covered under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses.
- Opt-Out Add-on: You can prevent Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Security & SSL/TLS Encryption
Pursuant to Art. 32 GDPR, we implement state-of-the-art technical and organizational security measures (TOMs) to safeguard your data against accidental or intentional loss, manipulation, or unauthorized third-party access:
- Full 256-Bit SSL/TLS HTTPS Encryption: All communication between your device and our server is secured with HTTPS.
- Zero Server-Side Game Databases: Since scores are stored locally in your browser, no central server database of user gameplay exists.
- DDoS and Firewall Protection: Continuous infrastructure monitoring and automated threat mitigation.
7. Your Rights under the GDPR
As a data subject located in the European Union, you are granted extensive rights under the GDPR:
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain confirmation and information regarding the personal data we process concerning you.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
You have the right to request the immediate erasure of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under specific conditions.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Under Art. 7(3) GDPR, you can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: Under Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority in your member state.
8. Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding your data protection, please contact us:
Email: datenschutz@shooterbubbles.de or via our Contact Page.
Postal Address: ShooterBubbles Gaming Portal, Privacy Department, Musterstraße 123, 10115 Berlin, Germany.