Privacy Policy

Effective October 9, 2026. This policy covers Blink Stop version 1, its iOS and Android apps, and the matching website operated by Nova Acquisitions LLC, California, USA. Privacy questions: novaacquisitionsllc@gmail.com.

Camera and facial landmarks

When you choose a game mode, we ask for camera permission to detect your face and eye blinks. MediaPipe processes camera frames and temporary facial landmarks on your device. Blink Stop does not upload camera frames, landmarks, or biometric templates to our servers, use them to identify you, or sell them. We do not record video or audio and do not request microphone, contacts, or location access.

You can deny permission or revoke it in your device or browser settings; camera gameplay will then be unavailable. Returning to Menu or backgrounding the game releases the camera. After a round, it stops after a short delay unless you retry.

Scores and theme preference

Local scores, the optional name you enter, and your unlocked theme preference are stored in browser/WebView local storage. There is no account or public leaderboard. These records are retained until you clear them or clear site/app data. They are not sent to Nova Acquisitions LLC. Your operating system may include local app data in device backups according to its settings.

Selfie preview and exports

A temporary selfie preview is created in memory after a round and discarded when you return to Menu or start another round. It is not automatically added to your photos. On the website, Save Selfie downloads a JPEG only when tapped. In the native apps, Save Selfie writes one JPEG to the app's private cache and opens your device's share sheet so you can choose where to save or send it. The cached export is replaced on your next export, may be cleared by the operating system, and is removed when app data is cleared. A cancelled or failed native share attempts to remove that temporary file. Native card sharing similarly uses one replaceable PNG in private cache, with the same retention and cleanup behavior.

Saving or sharing a copy puts it under your chosen destination's control; deleting Blink Stop data does not delete copies in Photos, Files, messages, or other apps. Remove those copies in those destinations.

Sharing scores

Share Challenge sends your mode, result, and a friend challenge code through the system share sheet or clipboard. Share Card or Save Card exports a photo-free portrait image generated on your device. No camera photo or nickname is included in the card or code. Challenge codes contain only a mode, target, and reported score; they are not verified rankings. Shared play links include the same mode, target and reported score in the URL fragment, which is parsed on your device and is not included in the HTTP request to our host. Opening a link only prepares the challenge; you must tap Accept before camera access starts. Pasted challenges are processed in memory and discarded on Menu or app close. Daily has no cross-device challenge code. You choose the recipient. Blink Stop does not automatically send scores or selfies to anyone. Other apps handle shared content under their own policies.

Website hosting and technical requests

The native game bundles its gameplay assets and policy pages for local use. The website uses Vercel to deliver its files. Online web requests can expose an IP address, requested URL, browser/device information, and request time to the hosting provider for delivery, security, and operational logging. Hosting records are retained under the provider's configured retention and obligations. We do not use those requests for advertising profiles.

Pages use system fonts and do not load remote font services. The game uses local storage and, on supported browsers, a service worker cache for offline assets. Version 1 has no advertising or analytics SDK, tracking cookies, purchases, or Firebase connection. MediaPipe and the native Capacitor plugins are packaged dependencies, not remote camera-processing services.

Prototype bonus demo

The optional bonus-theme preview is a bundled five-second placeholder. It makes no requests to advertising services, transmits no camera or score data, and earns no revenue. Its demo theme is kept only for the current session. Surprise Mode scores use the same local storage as the other game modes.

Support messages

If you email us, we receive your email address and message, and any attachments you choose to include. We use them to answer your request and address issues, retaining them only as needed for that purpose and applicable obligations. Email providers process messages to deliver them. Please do not send sensitive photos or identity documents when asking for help.

Retention, deletion, and your choices

Use Clear Local Data on the Support page to remove Blink Stop's saved scores and theme preference. Clearing site/app data also removes local caches. Device or browser settings can revoke camera access. To request deletion of support correspondence or exercise rights available under applicable law, contact novaacquisitionsllc@gmail.com. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Age and security

Blink Stop is intended for a general audience age 13 and older and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13. A parent who believes a child sent us personal information can contact us to request deletion. We use on-device processing, platform permissions, private app storage for native exports, and HTTPS for our website. No storage or transmission method provides an absolute security guarantee.

Changes and contact

We will update this page and its effective date when our practices change. Material changes to camera or data use will be explained before the new use begins. Contact Nova Acquisitions LLC at novaacquisitionsllc@gmail.com.