Privacy Policy

Last updated June 17, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BlockAtlas ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and services at blockatlas.com (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our Service, whether you create an account or use the Service as an anonymous visitor.

2. Definitions

  • Cookie: a small file placed on your device to enable certain features and functionality.
  • Company: when this policy mentions "Company," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to BlockAtlas.
  • Country: the United States, where BlockAtlas is based.
  • Device: any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, or computer that can be used to access the Service.
  • Personal Data: any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information allows for the identification of a natural person.
  • Service: the website and tools provided by BlockAtlas, including maps, games, data visualization tools, and related features.
  • You: any person who accesses or uses the Service, whether or not you have created an account.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name
  • Password (stored in hashed form)

Account creation is optional. Most features of the Service are available without an account.

3.2 Usage Data

We may collect information about how the Service is accessed and used. This may include your computer's IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.

3.3 Game and Activity Data

When you play trivia games or use interactive features, we store your game history, answers, and preferences (such as your home city selection) to provide a continuous experience across sessions. For anonymous visitors, this data is linked to a randomly generated identifier stored in a cookie. For registered users, this data is linked to your account.

3.4 Cookies

We use cookies to operate the Service. These include:

  • Session Cookies: essential for the Service to function (authentication, CSRF protection).
  • Preference Cookies: remember your settings and preferences, such as your home city for trivia games.
  • Identity Cookies: maintain your anonymous player identity across sessions so your game history persists.

We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Service may not function properly without them.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Track your game progress and preferences
  • Improve and analyze usage of the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Communicate with you about your account (e.g., password reset emails)
  • Send you news, updates, and general information about the Service and new features, unless you have opted out of receiving such communications
  • Comply with legal obligations

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any such email. Opting out of marketing emails will not affect transactional emails (such as password resets).

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when used to strengthen security or improve the functionality of the Service.

6. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If BlockAtlas is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Data in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of BlockAtlas
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

8. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate the Service, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how the Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

9. Security of Your Personal Data

The security of your Personal Data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, including encrypted password storage and secure cookies. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Regardless of your location, you may request to:

  • Access Your Data: request a copy of the personal information we have about you, provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Delete Your Data: request that we delete your personal information from our systems. We will comply unless there is a legal requirement for us to retain certain information.
  • Delete Your Game History: you can clear your trivia game progress at any time directly within the Service.

To submit a data access or deletion request, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

12. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: