Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted form)

Gameplay Data

We automatically collect information about your gameplay, including:

• Game scores and statistics
• Daily puzzle completion status
• Leaderboard rankings
• Streak information

Device and Usage Information

We may collect technical information such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on the Service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Display leaderboards and player statistics
• Enable social features like score sharing
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Communicate with you about updates or changes
• Detect and prevent cheating or abuse

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly website analytics service that does not use cookies or collect personal data. For more information, visit Plausible's privacy policy.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Publicly visible information (username, scores, leaderboard rankings) may be seen by other users of the Service.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Gameplay statistics may be retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes even after account deletion.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service or sending you an email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]