Privacy Policy | Puzzolve

Overview

At Puzzolve, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Account Information (Optional)

If you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Name (if provided)
Profile picture (if signing in with Google)

Game Data (Stored Locally)

Your puzzle progress is stored in your browser's local storage, including:

Current puzzle state and progress
Timer and completion times
Undo/redo history
Theme preferences (light/dark mode)

This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers unless you have an account and choose to sync your progress.

Cookies

We use minimal, essential cookies:

Session cookie - If you sign in, a secure HTTP-only cookie maintains your login session. This is essential for authentication and cannot be disabled.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the puzzle games
To authenticate your account (if you create one)
To save your game progress across devices (if logged in)
To respond to your inquiries or support requests

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

When required by law
To protect our rights or safety
With service providers who help operate our website (e.g., hosting)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure, HTTP-only cookies for authentication
Regular security updates and monitoring

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and data
Clear local storage data at any time through your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Puzzolve is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Account creation is optional and not required to play puzzles.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at support@puzzolve.com