Privacy Policy
Last updated:
Gridle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit gridle.quest.
Information We Collect
Automatically collected data. When you visit our site, our hosting provider (Vercel) and analytics service (Google Analytics 4) automatically collect standard log data including your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is used solely to understand site usage and improve the user experience.
No account data. Gridle does not require you to create an account. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information through normal use of the game.
Contact form. If you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This data is processed by Formspree and used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Local storage. The game may store your daily puzzle progress in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
Cookies & Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics 4 — measures site traffic and user behavior with anonymized IPs. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Google AdSense — serves contextual advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google's Ads Settings.
- Google Fonts — loads fonts from Google's CDN. This may log your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the Gridle game and website.
- To understand which pages and features are most popular.
- To respond to contact form submissions.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. Analytics data is shared only with Google Analytics in aggregated, anonymized form. AdSense data is governed by Google's own privacy policy.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention period (14 months). Browser localStorage data is retained until you clear your browser data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gridle.quest.
California residents may have additional rights under CCPA. EU/EEA residents have rights under GDPR. Please contact us for details.
Children's Privacy
Gridle is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
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 at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at privacy@gridle.quest or use our contact form.