Privacy policy

Last updated 29 September 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Burnt.autos ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Game Data: Your guesses for car makes and models
• Uploaded Content: Photos you voluntarily upload
• Flagging Reports: Reports you submit when flagging content for review

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Session Data: Session cookies to maintain your game progress and preferences
• Score and Streak Data: Your points, current streak, and maximum streak
• IP Address: Collected for security purposes, and rate limiting
• Guessed Photos: IDs of photos you've already guessed
• Round History and Preferences: A list of the cars you have played, how you did, and your light or dark theme choice. These are kept in your browser's local storage and are never sent to us
• Usage Data: General statistics about app usage for improving the Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Game Functionality: Track your score, streak, and game progress
• Content Management: Display uploaded photos and manage user-generated content
• Statistics: Generate anonymous aggregate statistics about popular guesses and game performance
• Security: Prevent abuse, spam, and ensure fair play through rate limiting
• Moderation: Review flagged content and maintain content quality
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

• Database: Game data and uploaded photos are stored in a secure database
• Session Data: Score, streak, and guessed photo data are stored in session cookies
• File Storage: Uploaded images are stored on our servers with restricted access
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, rate limiting, and input validation

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Aggregate Statistics: Anonymous, aggregated data (e.g., "top 5 guesses") may be displayed publicly
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting providers) under strict confidentiality agreements

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access Your Data: View your score, streak, and session information in Settings
• Delete Your Data: Clear your session and reset your progress in Settings
• Opt-Out of Data Collection: Stop using the Service to prevent further data collection

7. Data Retention

• Game Data: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Cookies: Score and streak data expire after 1 year of inactivity
• Round History: Kept in your browser until you reset your progress or clear your browser data
• Uploaded Photos: Retained unless deleted by administrators or flagged content is removed

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Users

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers, which may be located in a different country than your own. We will protect your information as described in this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us