Last updated: 3 February 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dart on a Map (“we”, “our”, or “the site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our interactive geography game and related services. It also describes your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data in connection with this website is Dart on a Map. For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, you may contact us at pivophi@gmail.com.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: How you interact with the site (e.g., pages visited, features used, such as the dart-throwing feature and region selection).
- Technical data: Browser type and version, device type, operating system, approximate location (e.g., country or region) where technically necessary for the service.
- Game-related data: In-game choices (e.g., selected continent or “major cities” mode) and results (e.g., locations discovered). This is used only to provide the game experience and is not used to identify you personally unless combined with other data.
We do not require you to create an account or provide your name, email, or address to play the game. Any contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., when you email us) will be used only to respond to your enquiry.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Dart on a Map game and website.
- Understand how the site is used so we can improve content and functionality.
- Display relevant advertisements (see section on Advertising below).
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights where necessary.
5. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, we process your data on the following bases:
- Legitimate interests: To run and improve the website and game, and to show non-personalized or contextual ads where appropriate.
- Consent: Where we use cookies or similar technologies for advertising or analytics, we do so only after you have given your consent via our cookie/GDPR banner, where required by law.
- Contract: Where necessary to provide the service you request (e.g., loading the game).
6. Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. As a result of ad serving on this site, third parties, including Google, may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies to collect information. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. This may involve the collection of identifiers (e.g., cookie IDs) and usage data.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
You can:
- Manage or opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.
- Use our cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies where we offer that choice.
Google’s use of advertising cookies is subject to the Google Privacy Policy. We do not control the data collected by Google beyond what is necessary to allow AdSense to operate on our pages.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential operation of the site, preferences, analytics, and advertising. For a detailed description of the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share data with:
- Google (AdSense and, if used, Analytics): For advertising and analytics as described above.
- Hosting and infrastructure providers: To host and deliver the website (e.g., Hostinger). They process data on our behalf under contractual arrangements.
We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or safety.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy (e.g., providing the game, analytics, and advertising) and to comply with legal obligations. Cookie and analytics data are typically retained according to our Cookie Policy and the policies of the third-party providers (e.g., Google).
10. Your Rights (including GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability (where applicable).
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., in your country of residence).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pivophi@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable period and in any event as required by applicable law.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. As the site is largely informational and game-based, we limit the collection of personal data to what is necessary for the services we provide.
12. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence (e.g., by Google or our hosting provider). Where we transfer data from the EEA or UK to countries not deemed to provide adequate protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place as required by law.
13. Children
Our site is suitable for general audiences, including children in a family or educational context. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at pivophi@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete it.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised, and we encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: pivophi@gmail.com
We will respond as soon as practicable and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.