Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Riddles & Brain Teasers. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information that may be collected while you use our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Local Storage Data

Our website uses your browser's local storage to enhance your experience. This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. We store:

• Puzzle Progress: Which puzzles you've completed
• Achievement Data: Badges earned and statistics
• Daily Challenge Status: Your daily challenge streak and completion
• Theme Preferences: Your dark/light mode preference
• Hint Usage: Which hints you've revealed

You can clear this data at any time through the Achievements page or by clearing your browser's local storage.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our web server may automatically collect:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access

This information is used solely for website analytics and improving our service.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Cookies

We use minimal cookies necessary for the basic functionality of the website. These may include session cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography. Google may collect usage data. Google's Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our puzzle platform
• Track your progress and achievements locally
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to create better content
• Display relevant advertisements

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Deletion: Clear your local storage data at any time via browser settings or our Achievements page
• Opt-out: Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Ad Preferences: Manage ad personalization through Google Ads Settings

Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Your local storage data remains on your device and under your control.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.