Effective Date: May 13, 2025
Welcome to Punnett Squareword. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you play our game or interact with our website.
1. 📋 Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to ensure the game functions properly and to provide basic statistics. This includes:
- IP Address: Used for tracking individual player statistics (win streaks, attempts, etc.).
- Browser and Device Info: Helps us optimize the game experience.
- Cookies: Stored locally to remember your progress and preferences.
We do not collect:
- Names, emails, or any personally identifiable information unless you choose to contact us.
- Location data beyond general IP-based region estimates.
2. 🧠 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Display personalized game stats and history.
- Improve game functionality and performance.
- Prevent cheating or abuse.
- Enable features like dark mode, theme preferences, and daily challenge tracking.
3. 🛡️ How We Protect Your Information
All data is stored securely using industry-standard protections.
- We do not sell, share, or rent your data to any third parties.
- IP-based data is anonymized and only used for game performance and statistical purposes.
4. 🍪 Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and your browser’s local storage to:
- Remember your past guesses and settings.
- Track your streaks and completed puzzles.
- Maintain a smooth experience without re-login or re-entry.
You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser’s cache or storage.
5. 🧪 Third-Party Services
We may use anonymous analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to help us understand usage patterns. These tools do not collect personal information.
6. 👶 Children’s Privacy
Punnett Squareword is designed for educational and entertainment purposes and is suitable for general audiences, including students. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
7. 🌍 International Users
The site is accessible worldwide. If you're accessing the site from outside your home country, note that your data may be processed in other jurisdictions based on your IP.
8. 🔁 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
📩 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
✉️ privacy@punnettsquareword.com