Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

Taxi Swiper ("the Game") is a free-to-play web-based driving game available at taxiswiper.com, operated by Jaroslav Knapek, based in Prague, Czech Republic. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play the Game or visit our website.

By using the Game or this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data We Collect

Local Storage (On Your Device)

The Game stores your progress, settings, and preferences in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you specifically interact with online features. Stored data includes:

• Game progress (balance, unlocked vehicles, upgrades)
• Driver name (chosen by you)
• Settings (music toggle, selected vehicle/map)
• Challenge progress and review history
• Visit count and session information

You can delete this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data for taxiswiper.com.

Leaderboard

If you submit your score to the global leaderboard, your chosen driver name and gameplay statistics (total earnings, total deliveries) are sent to our server. We do not collect email addresses, real names, or other personal identifiers through the leaderboard.

We Do Not Use Cookies

The Game does not use tracking cookies. All local data is stored via the Web Storage API (localStorage), which is not shared with third parties.

Premium Subscription

The Game offers an optional premium subscription processed entirely by Stripe. We never see, store, or process your payment card details. Stripe handles all payment processing in compliance with PCI-DSS standards. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your payment information.

Push Notifications

If you install the Game as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and grant notification permission, we may send occasional push notifications about game updates or daily rewards. Your push subscription endpoint is stored on our server. You can disable notifications at any time through your browser or device settings.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. Specifically:

• Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
• Google may use advertising cookies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For more information on how Google collects and processes data, see How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Our Services.

Cookies

This website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as the service worker cache for offline play.
• Analytics cookies: Used by PostHog to collect anonymized usage statistics.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements and track ad performance.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and the relevance of advertisements displayed.

Analytics

We use PostHog for basic product analytics to understand how players interact with the Game and to improve the experience. PostHog may collect anonymized usage data such as page views and feature interactions. For more information, see PostHog's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

The Game uses the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies for ad personalization. See Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Policies.
• Google Fonts — to load the Inter typeface. Google may log font requests. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Stripe — for premium subscription payments. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — for hosting and serving the Game. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
• PostHog — for product analytics. See PostHog's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Game progress is stored locally on your device and persists until you clear your browser data. Leaderboard entries are retained on our server indefinitely. Push notification subscriptions are stored as long as you remain subscribed.

Children's Privacy

The Game 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 personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (including leaderboard entries).
• Right to restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for advertising or analytics purposes.
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hi@taxiswiper.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

You also have the right to:

• Delete your local game data by clearing browser storage for taxiswiper.com
• Request removal of your leaderboard entry by emailing us
• Disable push notifications at any time through your browser or device settings
• Opt out of analytics by using browser privacy features or ad blockers
• Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For advertising cookies and personalized ads (obtained through our cookie consent mechanism).
• Legitimate interest: For analytics (to improve the Game), leaderboard functionality, and website security.
• Contract performance: For processing premium subscription payments through Stripe.

Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

Jaroslav Knapek
Prague, Czech Republic
Email: hi@taxiswiper.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our email at hi@taxiswiper.com