Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 4, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Ballzy collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of its users.
Ballzy is committed to complying with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) as well as applicable French legislation concerning the protection of personal data.
Use of the https://ballzy.net website and the Ballzy application constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
mGGk
Email: [email protected]
3. Data Collected
Depending on the features used, Ballzy may collect the following data.
User Account
When creating an account, the following information may be recorded:
- username (pseudonym)
- email address
- encrypted password
- player initials
Google Authentication
When you use Google to sign in, Ballzy may receive:
- your email address
- your Google ID
No Google password is transmitted to Ballzy.
Discord Authentication
When you use Discord to sign in, Ballzy may receive:
- your email address
- your Discord ID
No Discord password is transmitted to Ballzy.
Game Data
While using Ballzy, the following information may be recorded:
- scores achieved
- rankings
- gameplay statistics
- game history
- friends list
- multiplayer invitations
- messages sent through the integrated chat
This data is necessary for the operation of the platform's community features.
4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is collected in order to enable:
- the creation and management of user accounts;
- authentication via email, Google, or Discord;
- score saving;
- the display of rankings;
- multiplayer functionality;
- management of the friends list;
- invitations between players;
- operation of the integrated chat;
- platform security;
- detection of fraud or cheating attempts;
- maintenance and improvement of the service.
Usage statistics are used exclusively for the purpose of improving the service.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing activities carried out by Ballzy are based on the following legal grounds provided for by the GDPR:
- performance of a contract, to provide the platform's features and manage user accounts;
- legitimate interests, to ensure security, prevent abuse, maintain rankings, and improve the operation of the service;
- compliance with legal obligations, where required by applicable regulations.
6. Data Retention
Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
| Data | Retention period | | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | Account data | As long as the account remains active | | Data after account deletion | 1 month | | Messages sent through the contact form | 1 month | | Technical logs | 2 months | | Game data | 24 months | | Chat messages | 24 months | | Friends list | 24 months | | Invitations | 24 months | | Statistics | 24 months |
When an account is deleted, scores published in rankings may be retained in an anonymized form in order to preserve the historical integrity of the rankings.
7. Cookies
Ballzy uses a limited number of cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the service.
Session Cookies
These cookies are used in particular for:
- authentication;
- maintaining the user session;
- connection security.
They are automatically deleted when the session ends or when they expire.
User Preferences
Ballzy uses a cookie to remember, in particular:
- the selected language.
Audience Measurement
Ballzy uses a self-hosted instance of Plausible Analytics configured without cookies.
No advertising cookies or cross-site tracking cookies are used.
Statistics are fully anonymized and used solely to measure website traffic.
8. Data Recipients
Data is only accessible when necessary for the operation of the service.
The main technical processors are:
- Cloudflare, used to secure and protect the website;
- Nakama (self-hosted) for multiplayer features, rankings, and community services;
- GlitchTip (self-hosted) for technical error collection;
- Plausible Analytics (self-hosted) for website traffic statistics.
These services are configured and operated on infrastructure hosted in France.
9. Data Transfers
Ballzy does not transfer any personal data outside the European Union.
Data is hosted on infrastructure located in France.
10. Security
Ballzy implements technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against:
- loss;
- unauthorized access;
- disclosure;
- alteration;
- destruction.
Despite these measures, no IT system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have, in particular, the following rights:
- the right to access your data;
- the right to rectification;
- the right to erasure;
- the right to restriction of processing;
- the right to object;
- the right to data portability;
- the right to withdraw your consent where consent constitutes the legal basis for processing.
You may exercise your rights at any time by writing to:
A response will be provided as soon as possible and no later than within the period required by applicable regulations.
If you believe that your rights are not being respected, you may lodge a complaint with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority).
12. Minors
Ballzy may be used by minors under the responsibility of their legal representatives.
Parents or legal guardians may contact the publisher to request the deletion of personal data relating to a minor.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes to the service.
The date of the last update displayed at the top of this page will be amended accordingly.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly.
14. Contact
For any questions regarding the protection of personal data or to exercise your rights, you may contact:
mGGk
Email: [email protected]