Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
This policy explains what information the XBoing website (the “site”) and the XBoing browser game collect, how it is used, and the choices you have. XBoing is a free, open-source hobby project created by Justin Kibell.
Information we collect
Visit statistics (only if you accept). If you click “Accept” on the cookie banner, the site uses Google Analytics, delivered through Google Tag Manager, to collect anonymous usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location (country or city level), device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. This may involve cookies and your IP address, which Google processes to produce statistics. If you click “Decline”, analytics cookies are not used.
Data stored in your own browser. The site stores your cookie choice. The browser game stores your high scores, player name and any “words of wisdom” you enter in your browser’s local storage. This stays on your device and is never sent to us or anyone else.
Information you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address and message, and use them only to reply.
We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect personal information such as your name, address or payment details through the site.
How we use information
- To understand how the site is used and improve it.
- To answer messages you send us.
We do not sell your information, and we do not use advertising or marketing cookies.
Third parties
- Google (Analytics and Tag Manager) processes analytics data if you accept. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts serves the fonts used on this site, which means your browser requests them from Google’s servers.
- Links to GitHub, Facebook and other sites are governed by those sites’ own policies.
Cookies and your choices
You can change your cookie choice at any time with the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies and local storage in your browser settings; the game will still run, but saved high scores will be lost if you clear local storage. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
Data retention
Analytics data is kept according to the retention period configured in our Google Analytics account. Emails are kept only as long as needed to respond. Data in your browser stays until you clear it.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example the EU, UK or California), you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, to object to or restrict its processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the address below.
Children
The site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email our contact address (enable JavaScript to see it).