Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Strands Games Collection ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our word connection games website and services, including Strands, Letter Boxed, Spelling Bee, and other puzzle games. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Game Progress: Your puzzle solving progress, scores, and game preferences are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers
• Voluntary Information: Any information you choose to provide when contacting us, sharing feedback, or participating in surveys about our word games
• Game Sharing: If you choose to share your puzzle results on social media, this is done through your own accounts and choices

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Log Files: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and access times
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings to optimize game display
• Usage Data: Which games you play, time spent on puzzles, and interaction patterns to improve our game collection
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your gaming experience and remember preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our word connection games (Strands, Letter Boxed, Spelling Bee, etc.)
• Improve user experience and game functionality across our puzzle collection
• Analyze game usage patterns and performance to enhance puzzle difficulty and features
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse of our gaming platform
• Respond to user inquiries about puzzles and provide gaming support
• Develop new word games and puzzle features based on user preferences
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

4.2 Security Measures

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates to protect our gaming platform
• Limited access to personal information
• Physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards
• Secure hosting infrastructure for our word game collection

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect game functionality and your ability to save progress in Strands, Letter Boxed, and other word puzzles.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and may use third-party services for analytics and game hosting. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

6.1 Third-Party Services May Include

• Analytics Services: Help us understand how players engage with our word connection games
• Game Hosting Services: Provide reliable delivery of our puzzle games
• Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing of your puzzle achievements
• Content Delivery Networks: Improve game loading speed and performance

7. Children's Privacy

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Game Progress: Stored locally on your device until you clear browser data
• Log Files: Typically retained for 12 months for security and analytics purposes
• Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to inquiries about our word games
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer to improve our puzzle collection

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country to provide our word connection games globally. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new games added to our collection, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify users of significant changes through appropriate means
• Ensure continued protection of your privacy across all our word games

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us