Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to jumbled.pro. This Privacy Policy describes how jumbled.pro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information obtained from users ("you" or "your") of our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

By accessing or using jumbled.pro, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The data we collect falls into the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your username, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Information you choose to add to your profile, such as a display name or avatar.
• User Content: Content you generate, submit, or post while using our Service, such as game inputs, scores, or saved puzzles.
• Communications: If you contact us for support or with inquiries, we collect your email address and the content of your messages.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, including pages visited, features used, time spent, and game activity.
• Device and Log Information: We automatically receive data from your browser or device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the date and time of your visits.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Please see our dedicated Cookies section for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms if you choose to link your account or log in through such services (e.g., Google, Facebook). This information may include your name, email address, and profile picture, as permitted by your settings on that platform.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of jumbled.pro, including processing your game sessions and tracking your progress.
• To Improve and Personalize: To understand how our Service is used, develop new features, and personalize your experience, such as suggesting puzzles or adjusting difficulty.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related communications (e.g., account verification, administrative messages, updates to our policies). With your consent, we may also send promotional communications.
• To Ensure Security: To monitor and analyze usage trends to detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or unauthorized activities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Security Measures: We use industry-standard practices, such as encryption (SSL/TLS), secure server hosting, and access controls, to safeguard your data.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Inactive accounts may be purged after a reasonable period.
• Sharing of Information: We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • If required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of jumbled.pro, our users, or the public.
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, sale of assets, or bankruptcy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on jumbled.pro.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Service, and improve its performance.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features like user authentication and account security.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website (e.g., via Google Analytics). This helps us improve our content and user flow.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (like username or language) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Advertising Cookies: May be used by third-party advertisers (if any) to deliver relevant ads on other sites based on your browsing.

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable essential cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will respect and facilitate the exercise of these rights, which may include:

• Access and Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your account settings or by contacting us.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in those emails. You cannot opt out of service-related communications.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences as described in Section 4.
• Do Not Track: Our Service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section. We may need to verify your identity