Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Welcome to Human or Not. We're committed to protecting your privacy while providing a fun and engaging experience. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our service, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

We take children's privacy seriously. This site is intended for a general audience, but we recognize that children, including those under the age of 13, may use it. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Age Screening: To protect children's privacy, we may implement an age-screening gate. Users identified as under 13 will be directed to a parental consent flow before they can use features that collect personal information.

For children under 13, we collect the following:

• Chat Messages: The content of the chats is collected to operate the game.
• IP Address: We collect this for security and to ensure service stability. It is not used for tracking.
• Game Data: We store game results (e.g., scores, guesses) to display on public leaderboards.

Usage and Retention: This information is used solely to operate the game, provide the user experience, and for internal operational purposes like AI model training. We do not sell this data. Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide the service and is then deleted.

Parental Rights: Parents and legal guardians have the right to:

• Review their child's personal information.
• Request deletion of their child's personal information.
• Refuse further collection or use of their child's information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@humanornot.so. We will require verifiable proof of parental status before processing such requests.

You have the right to know what information we hold about you and to request a copy of it. This is often called a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR). Residents of California and other regions have similar rights under laws like the CCPA/CPRA.

To submit a request, please email us at legal@humanornot.so with the subject line "Data Privacy Request." To protect your privacy, we will need to verify your identity before providing any information. This may require you to provide details about your account or past interactions with our service.

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days, unless a longer period is required by law.

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our service:

• IP Address & Browser Information: For security, analytics, and to maintain your game session.
• Chat Messages & Game Data: This is the core of our game. We use this to operate the service, display public leaderboards, and for internal purposes such as training our AI models.

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interest: We process your data for our legitimate interests, such as providing and improving the game, ensuring security, and training our models, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Consent: For specific features, such as cookies or if we were to introduce marketing communications, we would rely on your explicit consent.

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Game and chat data may be retained to ensure the integrity of our leaderboards and for AI training. You can request the deletion of your data by contacting us.

We use essential cookies to maintain your game session. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising. Our cookie banner provides you with the choice to manage any non-essential cookies.

We may share data with service providers who help us operate our site (e.g., cloud hosting). We ensure these processors adhere to strict data protection standards. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement technical and organizational measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no online service can be 100% secure.

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We rely on legal safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure your data is protected when transferred internationally.

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us first. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us:

Email: legal@humanornot.so

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.

This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a legal professional for specific guidance.