Legal
Policy and Disclaimers
Updated November 10, 2026
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1. Privacy policy
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Chris Bruno Studios is run by one person, Christopher Bruno, in Florida, USA. This policy explains what this website (chrisbrunostudios.com) collects, why, and what you can do about it. I do not sell or rent your information, and I never will.
What is collected
- Free player profile. When you play, the site creates an anonymous profile: a random player ID, your save code (stored only in scrambled, one-way form), your CB Coins, streaks, badges, avatars, which games you played and for how long, and a backup of the game progress saved in your browser.
- Things you choose to add. A display name, a recovery email and your birth month (month only). Later, if you create an account: a username, a password (stored only in scrambled, one-way form) and your birth year, used only to check your age.
- Bug reports you send, with basic device details (browser and screen size) so the bug can be fixed.
- New-game email list. If you sign up: your email address, the date and the page where you signed up.
- Project requests. If you use the Start a project form: your name, email, phone (optional) and project details. This form is delivered to me by FormSubmit (formsubmit.co).
- Technical data. Your IP address is used for a moment to stop cheating and spam (for example, too many new profiles from one network). It is stored only as a scrambled one-way code, never as the address itself.
Why it is used
To run the games, cloud saves, CB Coins, rewards, invites and bug fixes; to email you about new games if you asked; to answer project requests; and to keep the site secure and fair. Your information is not used for anything else.
Cookies, analytics and ads
Analytics. Google Analytics counts visits and shows which pages and games are used. It uses cookies and does not tell me who you are. You can block it with Google's opt-out add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising. This site uses Google AdSense. Ads appear only in spaces marked “Advertisement” and never inside or on top of a game. Google and its partners may use cookies to show and measure ads. Visitors who have not confirmed they are 13 or older are shown non-personalized ads only. You can turn off personalized ads at adssettings.google.com. How Google uses this information: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Your browser. The site keeps your save code, game progress and settings in your browser's storage so your games remember you. Clearing your browser data removes them from that device (your cloud backup stays on your profile).
Who else handles data
- Cloudflare hosts the site and stores player profiles (United States).
- Google provides Analytics, AdSense and the site's fonts.
- FormSubmit delivers the Start a project form by email.
- Links to Spotify and other music services take you to their sites, which have their own policies.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from emails with the link in any email. To see, fix or delete your information, or to delete your player profile, write to [email protected]. I will act on it within 30 days.
2. Children's privacy (COPPA)
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The Free Arcade is a general-audience site made for teens and adults. It is not directed to children under 13. When someone first opens the arcade, a notice explains this, and account sign-up asks for a birth year.
- Children under 13 may play as guests but may not create an account. No name, email, birthday or other personal information is collected from them on purpose.
- A guest profile holds only a random ID, game progress and CB Coins, used only to run the games.
- Visitors who have not confirmed they are 13 or older see non-personalized ads only.
- Parents: if you believe your child under 13 gave me personal information, email [email protected] and it will be deleted.
3. Terms of use
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By using this site and its games you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
- Accounts. You must be 13 or older to create an account. One person per account. Keep your password and save code private; anyone who has them can use your profile.
- Usernames and profiles. No offensive, hateful, sexual or impersonating names, and nothing that shares personal information. I may change or remove any name or profile content.
- Fair play. No cheating, bots, scripts, modified games, fake accounts, or using bugs to gain coins or scores. Report bugs instead (confirmed bugs earn rewards).
- Respect. Do not harass other players or try to break, overload or hack the site.
- My rights. I may suspend or delete accounts, remove coins, items, scores or badges, and reset leaderboards, especially to fix cheating or errors.
- Games are provided “as is”. The games and site are free and provided without warranties of any kind. They may change, break, lose progress or be removed at any time. To the fullest extent the law allows, Chris Bruno Studios is not liable for any damages from using the site or games.
- Ownership. All games, music, art, characters and text on this site belong to Chris Bruno Studios unless noted. You may not copy, sell or re-host them.
- Changes and law. These terms may change; the date at the top shows the latest version. Florida law applies.
4. CB Coins disclaimer
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- CB Coins are a free, virtual reward used only on this site. They have no cash value.
- They cannot be bought, sold, transferred, traded or exchanged for money, gift cards or anything outside this site.
- CB Coins and the items you get with them are not your property; they are a license to use them on this site.
- Prices, items, earning amounts and rewards may change at any time.
- Coins and items may be removed if they came from cheating, bugs or errors, and are lost if a profile is deleted.
5. Game ratings and content
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Most games are cartoon-style and fine for teens. Games for adults are marked 18+ on their card and ask for confirmation before they start; some others show a “Heads up” note about scary or intense moments. Parents should review games before younger players use them.
6. Data security and breach response
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How data is protected
- All traffic uses encrypted HTTPS.
- Save codes and passwords are stored only in scrambled, one-way form. IP addresses are stored only as one-way codes.
- CB Coins can only be changed by the server, never by the browser.
- The admin area is protected by a secret key and strict browser security rules. Only Christopher Bruno has access.
- Limits on repeated requests protect against spam and abuse.
Written security program
Christopher Bruno is responsible for this site's security program. It covers: collecting as little personal information as possible; reviewing risks at least once a year and after any major change; the safeguards above; testing changes on a private preview site before they go live; checking that service providers (Cloudflare, Google, FormSubmit) protect data; and deleting data on the schedule below.
If a breach happens
If personal information is accessed without permission, I will: stop the problem and secure the site; find out what was affected; notify affected people as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after confirming the breach (as required by the Florida Information Protection Act, section 501.171, Florida Statutes); notify the Florida Attorney General if 500 or more Florida residents are affected; and fix the cause so it does not happen again.
7. Data retention
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- Player profiles: kept while you play. Profiles with no activity for 24 months are deleted.
- Bug reports: kept up to 2 years.
- New-game email list: kept until you unsubscribe or ask to be removed.
- Anti-spam records: deleted within a few days.
- Project requests: kept in my email as long as needed for the project and its records.
- Analytics and ads data are kept by Google under its own retention settings.
8. Contact
Questions, requests or concerns: [email protected]. Chris Bruno Studios, Christopher Bruno, Florida, USA.