Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Slitherlinks.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Slitherlink puzzle game service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Display name (chosen by you for leaderboards)
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)

2.2 Game Data

To provide game functionality, we collect:

• Game scores and completion times
• Puzzle solving statistics
• Leaderboard rankings
• Game preferences and settings

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Usage patterns and page views
• Performance metrics and error logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our game service
• Create and manage your user account
• Display leaderboards and rankings
• Generate daily challenges and puzzles
• Improve user experience and game features
• Communicate important updates and notifications
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Public Leaderboards: Your display name and game scores are publicly visible on leaderboards
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry standards
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure with monitoring

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze usage and improve our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

8. Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information (such as your browser type, pages visited, and general location) to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, visit How Google uses data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our 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 information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Game data and leaderboard information may be retained to maintain service integrity.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

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