Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Kevin Rossen ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the DigitZag puzzle game (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account through our third-party authentication provider (Clerk), we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (chosen by you)
• Authentication provider information (Google, Apple, etc.)
• Account creation date

Game Data

We automatically collect information about your gameplay:

• Game scores and completion times
• Daily puzzle progress and streaks
• Difficulty level preferences
• Game statistics and achievements

Device and Usage Information

We may collect technical information including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and screen size
• IP address and general location
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage and cookies to:

• Save your game preferences (theme, font size)
• Maintain authentication sessions
• Store temporary game state
• Remember your privacy settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve the DigitZag gaming experience
• Save your game progress and statistics
• Display your performance on leaderboards (with privacy controls)
• Communicate important updates about the service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve game features
• Prevent fraud and ensure fair gameplay

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

• Clerk - Authentication and user management
• Firebase/Google Cloud - Database hosting and data storage
• Google AdSense & H5 Games Ads - Advertising services (planned)

Public Information

The following information may be publicly visible:

• Your chosen display name on leaderboards (unless you enable anonymous mode)
• Game scores and completion statistics
• Achievement badges and milestones

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

Anonymous Mode

You can choose to appear anonymously on public leaderboards while keeping your personal statistics private.

Data Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your data in JSON format through your profile settings.

Account Deletion

You can request account deletion, which will remove your personal information and game data from our systems.

Preference Controls

You can control:

• Display name visibility on leaderboards
• Theme and accessibility preferences
• Notification settings

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication through Clerk
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and data minimization

6. Children's Privacy

DigitZag is designed to be family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

7. International Users

DigitZag is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR for European users.

8. Advertising and Analytics

We may use advertising services that collect information for personalized ads:

• Google AdSense - May use cookies for ad personalization
• H5 Games Ads - Gaming-focused advertising network

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or ad network preferences.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

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