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Privacy Policy

Welcome to Letter Boxed Online. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

We believe in full transparency. This policy is written in plain language so you always know exactly how your data is handled.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, game scores, puzzle completion stats, and interaction patterns collected automatically when you play.
  • Device Data: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address collected to improve compatibility and performance,
  • Local Storage: We use your browser’s local storage to save your game progress, preferences, and daily puzzle state. This data never leaves your device unless explicitly described below.
  • Cookies:Small data files placed on your device to support analytics and advertising features (see Section 5).

We do not require account registration and do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:

  • Operate and maintain the website and game functionality.
  • Analyze usage trends to improve gameplay and add new features.
  • Monitor and prevent technical issues, abuse, or fraudulent activity.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances.

  • Service Providers: Trusted analytics partners (e.g. Google Analytics) that help us understand site usage. These partners are bound by data processing agreements.
  • Advertising Partners: Ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to display targeted ads. See Section 5 for details and opt-out options.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred as a business asset.

Data Retention & Security

Game progress and preferences stored via your browser’s local storage remain on your device until you clear your browser data. Aggregate analytics data is retained for up to 26 months consistent with Google Analytics defaults.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information transmitted to or stored on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and to serve advertising that helps keep the game free. Our advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other sites on the internet.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 10. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (note: most data is stored only on your device).
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Complaints: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out:

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