WhackJoy.com ("WhackJoy", "we", "us", or "our") operates a web-based gaming platform offering casual games for adults aged 18 and over. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

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By using WhackJoy.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.

 

1. Who We Are

WhackJoy.com is an online gaming platform based in the United States. We offer web-based games including Whack-A-Villain, Heal Tap, and future titles. Our games are intended for users aged 18 and over.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you play our games, you may choose to provide:

• A nickname or display name (not required to be your real name)

• A member account (optional) created via our platform's login system

• Game-specific inputs such as a character name or game preference

 

We do not require real names, phone numbers, addresses, or payment information to play our games. Games can be played anonymously.

 

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit WhackJoy.com, standard technical data may be collected automatically by our platform and third-party services, including:

• Browser type and device type

• General geographic region (country or city level only)

• Pages visited and time spent on the platform

• Referring website or search term

This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to your identity.

 

2.3 Game Analytics (Anonymous)

For certain games, we collect anonymous gameplay data to understand how our games are used and to improve them. This may include:

• Number of levels completed in a session

• General game category selected (e.g. type of game played)

• Session date

 

This data contains no personal identifiers. It is never linked to your name, email address, account, or any information that could identify you as an individual.

 

2.4 Health-Related Inputs

Some games on WhackJoy.com (such as Heal Tap) invite you to optionally select a general health category to personalise your game experience. This information:

• Is entirely optional — you may always select "I'd rather not say"

• Is used only to personalise on-screen content within that game session

• Is never stored on our servers in connection with your identity

• Is never shared with any third party

• Is collected only in anonymous, aggregate form for internal analytics (e.g. understanding which game categories are most used) and is never linked to your name, email, account, or any personal identifier

 

WhackJoy.com is not a medical platform. Our games are for joy and fun only. Nothing on this platform constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate our games and platform

• To personalise your game experience based on inputs you voluntarily provide

• To allow you to save and track your scores across sessions (if you create an account)

• To understand how our games are used and improve them (anonymous analytics only)

• To communicate with you about your account if you contact us

 

We do not use your information for targeted advertising. We do not sell your information to any third party. We do not use your information to make automated decisions that affect you.

 

4. Cookies and Local Storage

WhackJoy.com uses browser local storage (not cookies) to save game progress and streaks on your device. This data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers unless you are logged in to a member account.

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Our platform and third-party services (see Section 5) may use cookies for session management and analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality but will not prevent you from playing our games.

 

5. Third-Party Services

We do not allow third-party advertising networks on WhackJoy.com. We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties except as necessary to operate our platform (e.g. our hosting infrastructure) or as required by law.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

• Anonymous analytics data: retained indefinitely in aggregate form with no personal identifiers

• Local device data (game progress, streaks): stored on your device and controlled by you — clear your browser data at any time to remove it

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Right to correction: request that we correct inaccurate information

• Right to deletion: request that we delete your account and associated personal data

• Right to opt out: you may play all games on WhackJoy.com without creating an account or providing any personal information

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via a contact form. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

 

8. Children's Privacy

WhackJoy.com is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a person under 18 has provided personal information through our platform, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

 

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong password for your account and to contact us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of WhackJoy.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

 

Website: WhackJoy.com