Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

Overview Data we collect How we use data Cookies Advertising Sharing Your rights Children Contact

1. Overview

Captcha Arena ("we", "us", "the game") is a free online game where players solve captcha challenges and compete on leaderboards. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the game, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Captcha Arena you agree to this policy.

2. Information we collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Specifically:

Account information — a nickname you choose and a country you select. We do not require an email address, real name, or phone number to play.
Gameplay data — your progress, levels, XP, rounds completed, win/loss counts, streaks, fastest solve times, and chat messages you send.
Technical data — your IP address (captured at registration for security and anti-abuse purposes), browser type, and device information, collected automatically.
Authentication cookie — a secure token stored in your browser so you stay signed in to your nickname between visits.

3. How we use your information

To operate the game: track your progress, display leaderboards, and power the live chat.
To keep you signed in to your account.
To protect the game against fraud, cheating, spam, and abuse.
To understand how the game is used and to improve it.
To display advertising (see section 5).

4. Cookies and local storage

We use cookies and similar browser storage technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary — an authentication token that keeps you logged in. The game cannot function without it.
Preferences — remembering settings such as theme and your cookie-consent choice.
Analytics & advertising — only set if you consent. See our Cookie Policy for the full list and how to manage them.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the page footer.

5. Advertising

Captcha Arena may display advertising provided by third-party advertising partners, which may include Google and its partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices and youronlinechoices.eu.

Where required by law, advertising and analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie banner.

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:

With service providers who host and operate the game on our behalf.
With advertising and analytics partners as described above (subject to your consent where required).
If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

Your nickname, country, level, and gameplay statistics are shown publicly on the leaderboard and in chat — this is a core part of the game.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR or the CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. Because accounts are nickname-based, please include enough information to identify your account.

8. Children

Captcha Arena is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at privacy@captcha-arena.example.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.