Privacy Policy
Overview
DailyPuzzleVault.com ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Scott, an individual based in Indiana, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use this site. However, some information is collected automatically when you visit:
- Usage data — pages visited, puzzles played, time spent on the site. This is collected in aggregate and is not tied to any individual.
- Log data — your browser type, IP address, and referring URL may be recorded in standard server logs.
- Cookies — we and our advertising partners use cookies to deliver and improve ads. See the Advertising section below for details.
How We Use Information
- To track puzzle play counts and improve the site experience
- To understand which types of puzzles are most popular
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To monitor site performance and fix technical issues
Advertising
DailyPuzzleVault.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: How Google uses data from sites that use Google services.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Google AdSense — advertising (see above)
- Google Analytics — anonymous site traffic analysis
These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
Children's Privacy
DailyPuzzleVault.com is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Data Retention
We retain aggregate usage data (such as puzzle play counts) indefinitely to track site growth. Server log data is retained for up to 30 days. We do not store any personally identifiable information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
PuzzleHelp@dailypuzzlevault.com