README

About Us

We are online gaming enthusiasts.

Flash Yard began as a love letter to the old web: the squeaky-clean bevels, the progress bars that felt like they took forever, and the tiny games that somehow ate a whole lunch break. We dug through our memories, dusted off the best ideas and rebuilt them as small, honest browser games.

What we care about

• Tiny and quick. Every game fits in one screen and one coffee break.
• Free and fair. No real money, no prizes, nothing for sale. Scores are just virtual bragging points.
• Private by default. Optional cookies stay off until you say so.
• Listening. Got an idea for the next file in the yard? Tell us.

Say hello

Write to info@flashyard.website or use the Contact page.

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Welcome to Flash Yard (“we”, “us”, “our”), available at flashyard.website. By using this website you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Entertainment only

Flash Yard is a free entertainment website. All games are played for fun. No real money is involved at any time. You cannot deposit, spend, win or withdraw money, and no prizes, rewards or goods of any kind are offered. Nothing can be won or bought on this site.

2. Virtual points

Scores, layers, stars and any other in-game items are virtual. They have no monetary value, cannot be exchanged, sold or transferred, and exist only to make the games more enjoyable.

3. Eligibility

The site is intended for general audiences. If you are under 16, please ask a parent or guardian before using the site or contacting us.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• use the site for any unlawful purpose;
• attempt to disrupt, overload or gain unauthorised access to the site or its systems;
• use bots, scripts or automated tools to interfere with the games;
• copy, resell or redistribute the site's content without our written permission.

5. Intellectual property

The site design, text, graphics, game code and branding are owned by or licensed to Flash Yard and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may play the games for personal, non-commercial use.

6. Availability and changes

We work hard to keep the site running smoothly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may change, suspend or remove games or features at any time without notice.

7. Disclaimer

The site and games are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of the site. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, including for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.

9. Third-party links

The site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Privacy and cookies

Our use of personal data and cookies is explained in our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows when they last changed. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to the site operator's place of establishment. Mandatory consumer protection rights in your country of residence are not affected.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email info@flashyard.website.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Flash Yard (“we”, “us”) handles personal data when you visit flashyard.website. We follow the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, and we aim to collect as little data as possible.

1. Who is responsible for your data

The controller of your personal data is Flash Yard. You can reach us at info@flashyard.website.

2. What we collect

• Messages you send us. If you email us or use the contact form (which opens your email app), we receive your name, email address and message.
• Technical data. Our web host may process standard server logs, such as IP address, browser type and the time of your visit, for security and to deliver the site.
• Your cookie choices. We store your consent preferences in your browser so we can remember them.
• Game data. If you allow preference cookies, your best scores are stored locally on your own device. They are not sent to us.

We do not require you to register, and we do not ask for payment details because no payments are taken on this site.

3. Why we use it and our legal basis

Purpose	Legal basis (GDPR)
Delivering and securing the website	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Replying to your messages and requests	Legitimate interests / steps at your request (Art. 6(1)(f) and (b))
Remembering your cookie choices	Legal obligation / strictly necessary (Art. 6(1)(c))
Saving your best scores on your device	Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Analytics or marketing cookies, if ever enabled	Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))

4. Cookies and similar technologies

When you first visit, a notice lets you accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or choose by category. Non-essential categories are off by default and nothing in them is activated until you opt in. You can change your choice at any time through “Cookie settings” in the footer.

Category	Purpose	Default	Examples
Strictly necessary	Stores your cookie choice and keeps the site working	Always on	fly_consent (up to 12 months)
Preferences	Remembers your best game scores on your device	Off	fly_best_* (local storage)
Analytics	Would help us understand how the site is used	Off	None currently in use
Marketing	Would be used for advertising measurement	Off	None currently in use

We will ask for your consent again before enabling any new category of cookie, and will update this table accordingly. This site loads no external fonts, trackers or advertising scripts.

5. Who we share data with

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with service providers who help us run the site (such as our hosting and email providers), who may only act on our instructions, and with authorities where the law requires.

6. International transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. How long we keep data

• Cookie consent record: up to 12 months, then we ask you again.
• Emails and messages: only as long as needed to handle your request, normally no more than 24 months.
• Server logs: kept for a short period set by our host, typically up to 30 days.

8. Your rights

Under data protection law you have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you;
• have inaccurate data corrected;
• have your data erased;
• restrict or object to our processing;
• data portability;
• withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier lawful processing.

To use any of these rights, email info@flashyard.website. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority.

9. Children

The site is not directed at children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, but no online service can be completely secure.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The date at the top shows the latest version.

12. Contact

Privacy questions: info@flashyard.website.