Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Little Sudoku ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at littlesudoku.com, including any subdomains and services offered through the website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use certain features of our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account information: name, email address, and profile picture (when signing in with Google)
• Game data: gameplay statistics, completed puzzles, and saved games
• Device information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, including:

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the site, and features used
• Performance data: load times, errors, and site responsiveness
• Preferences: difficulty levels, game settings, and display preferences

3. How We Collect Information

3.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly when you:

• Create an account or sign in with Google
• Save game progress
• Complete puzzles
• Update your account settings or preferences
• Contact us through our support channels

3.2 Automated Information Collection

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information using:

• Cookies: small data files stored on your device
• Local storage: data stored in your browser
• Log files: records of website activity
• Analytics tools: to understand user behavior

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Personalize your experience
• Save your game progress and statistics
• Improve our website and services
• Monitor usage and prevent abuse
• Communicate with you about updates or changes
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Ensure the security of our platform

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in
• Save your game progress
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Authentication: For user sign-in
• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage
• Hosting Providers: To host our website and databases

Each of these services has their own privacy policies that govern how they use your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]