Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Klued, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our daily crossword puzzle service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Authentication information when you sign in with Google or Apple (name, email)
• Game progress and statistics (if you choose to sync)
• Feedback and correspondence you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

• Game progress: puzzle solutions, completion times, streaks
• Game assistance used: hints, reveals, error checks
• Device and browser information
• Basic usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Save your game progress and preferences
• Improve and optimize the user experience
• Communicate with you about updates or changes
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage

Your game data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This includes puzzle progress, completion times, streaks, hints/reveals used, and elapsed time. If you sign in with Google or Apple, this data is also synced to Supabase (our database provider) to enable cross-device play and backup.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Store your game progress locally
• Maintain your authentication session

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Google Sign-In for authentication
• Apple Sign-In for authentication
• Supabase for database and authenticated data storage

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@kotech.dev.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of certain data collection
• Export your data

10. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Local storage data persists until you clear your browser data.

11. 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 information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@kotech.dev

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about exercising these rights.