Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection

When you use Sliding Puzzle Solver, we may collect the following types of information:

• Automatically Collected Information: Including IP address, browser type, access time, page browsing records, and other technical information
• Local Storage: We use the browser's localStorage to save your puzzle state and preference settings
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics collected through tools like Google Analytics

2. Information Use

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Improving user experience and website functionality
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
• Complying with legal requirements

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Save your puzzle game state and settings
• Remember your preference settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the normal functionality of the website.

4. Information Sharing

We will not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• Required by law or government departments
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In cooperation with trusted third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics), but only as necessary to provide services

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information security:

• Using HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regularly updating security measures
• Limiting employee access to personal information
• Monitoring and preventing unauthorized access

6. Data Retention

We only retain your information for as long as necessary:

• Locally stored data is managed by your browser and can be cleared at any time
• Server logs are typically retained for 30-90 days
• Analytics data is processed according to Google Analytics retention policies

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and understand the information we collect about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
• Clear local storage data in your browser at any time

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites and recommend that you review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is directed to the general public and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from children, we will delete it immediately.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will post a notice on the website. Continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or need to exercise your rights, please contact us through the following means:

Email: support@sliding-puzzle-solver.com