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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 15, 2026
Daily News Puzzle ("we", "us", or "our") is operated by Organized Khaos. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at www.dailynewspuzzle.com (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and authentication credentials (via email/password or Google sign-in).
- Leaderboard Data: Your username and puzzle completion times when you submit scores to the leaderboard.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Game Data: Puzzle completion status, streaks, achievements, and game statistics. For guest users, this is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect usage data such as pages visited, session duration, device type, browser type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Error Reports: We use Sentry to automatically collect error and performance data to help us fix bugs and improve the Service.
c) Cookies and Similar Technologies
- localStorage: We use browser localStorage to save your game progress, preferences (theme, sound settings), and streak data locally on your device.
- Third-Party Cookies: Google Analytics and Google AdSense may set cookies on your device to provide analytics and personalized advertising. See their respective privacy policies for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the daily puzzle game
- To save your game progress, streaks, and achievements
- To display leaderboard rankings
- To authenticate your account and sync data across devices
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
- To diagnose technical issues and fix bugs
- To display advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Data Storage and Security
Account data, leaderboard entries, and achievements are stored in Firebase (Google Cloud) with servers located in Europe (europe-west1). We use Firebase Authentication for secure sign-in. Guest data is stored only in your browser's localStorage and is not transmitted to our servers.
While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- Leaderboard: Your chosen username and completion time are publicly visible on the daily leaderboard.
- Service Providers: With the third-party services listed above, solely to operate the Service.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Delete Local Data: You can clear your browser's localStorage at any time to remove locally stored game data.
- Account Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
- Opt-Out of Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Ad Personalization: You can manage ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
8. Data Retention
We retain your account data and game history for as long as your account is active. Leaderboard entries are stored daily and retained indefinitely. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: