Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Throttle ("we", "our", or "us") operates throttle-game.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information — If you sign in, we collect your email address and display name via Firebase Authentication (Google or email/password).
- Game stats — For signed-in users, we store gameplay data in Firestore including games played, wins, streaks, guess counts, and car manufacturer history.
- Usage data — Google Analytics collects anonymized data about how you interact with the site, including pages visited and session duration.
- Advertising data — Google AdSense may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
How We Use Your Information
- To save your game stats and streak across devices
- To display your personal stats in the game
- To understand how players use Throttle and improve the experience
- To serve advertisements that help keep the game free
Data Storage
Your account and game data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore). Firebase is operated by Google and subject to Google's privacy practices. We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties beyond the services listed on this page.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase — Authentication and database
- Google Analytics — Usage analytics
- Google AdSense — Advertising
Cookies & Local Storage
Throttle uses cookies for authentication (to keep you signed in) and through Google Analytics and AdSense for analytics and advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Throttle also uses your browser's local storage to save your daily puzzle progress, win streak, and display preferences (such as your chosen accent colour) on your device. This information stays in your browser, is not transmitted to us, and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
Your Rights
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also sign out at any time using the menu in the game.
Children's Privacy
Throttle is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will note the date of the last update at the top of this page. Continued use of Throttle after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].