StackSweeper Privacy Policy

At StackSweeper, we know your privacy is very important to you. Please take the time to carefully read our Privacy Policy. Our policy is designed to help you understand:

• What information we collect about you
• How we use the information about you
• Who we share your information with
• How long we keep hold of your information
• How you can exercise your rights over your information
• Dispute resolution
• How we notify you of changes
• Contact information

SECTION 1: WHERE WE ARE A DATA CONTROLLER

1. The Types of Personal Information We Use

This section describes the different types of personal information we collect and how we collect it. We will collect and use the following information about you:

Information you provide us:

• When you register for StackSweeper (including your username and email address)
• When you participate in gameplay (game statistics, scores, words submitted, difficulty levels, game modes)
• When you seek help from us, such as your name, email address, and records of the issues you experience

Information we collect about you:

• We automatically collect certain data when you use StackSweeper, including your IP address and device information (such as browser type and operating system)
• Information regarding your use of the game, such as timestamps of actions, cells revealed, words submitted, and game duration

Information you generate and display in the course of using the game:

• Game progress data (difficulty completed, game modes played, items used)
• Gameplay statistics (win rate, high scores, best words, longest words)

Data we collect from our partners:

• Authentication data from Supabase (our secure database provider)
• Data to prevent fraud and abuse

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information in the following ways:

3. How We Share Your Personal Information

We share your personal information with selected third parties, including:

• Service providers: We work with Supabase for secure data storage and authentication. They process your data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Authorities or legal entities: We may share data with law enforcement or other organizations if required by law or to protect against fraud and illegal activities.
• Business transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as outlined below:

SECTION 2: YOUR RIGHTS

This section applies to users in the European Economic Area (EEA). You have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
• Correction: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Delete your account or request the deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Restrict how we process your personal information
• Objection: Object to how we process your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at stacksweeper@gmail.com

SECTION 3: MISCELLANEOUS

Information Security

We have implemented administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely using Supabase with Row Level Security (RLS) policies to ensure only you can access your own data.

Children's Information

StackSweeper is not intended for users under the age of 16. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

The game may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated via email or within the game. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

SECTION 4: CONTACT & COMPLAINTS

If you have questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

If you believe we have infringed on your rights under data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.