1. Introduction

Welcome to Volume Shader ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our GPU benchmark web application at volumeshader.pro. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: GPU model name (as reported by WebGL/WebGPU), operating system, browser type and version.
Benchmark Data: FPS scores, frame times, stability metrics, quality preset used, and rendering API (WebGL/WebGPU).
Anonymous Identifier: A randomly generated unique ID stored locally on your device to aggregate your benchmark submissions.

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

Personal identifiable information (name, email, phone number)
Location data or IP addresses
Cookies for tracking purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Display benchmark results on the public leaderboard.
Generate statistical analysis and GPU performance comparisons.
Improve the accuracy and reliability of our benchmark algorithm.
Detect and prevent cheating or fraudulent submissions.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Aggregated, anonymized benchmark statistics may be shared publicly on the leaderboard or in research publications.

5. Data Retention

Benchmark submissions are retained indefinitely to maintain leaderboard integrity. If you wish to have your data removed, please contact us with your anonymous User ID, which can be found in your browser's local storage.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted database connections (TLS) and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. 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.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]