Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account information. If you create an account, we collect the information you provide, such as your email address, a username, and a securely hashed password. We do not store your password in plain text. If you sign in through a third-party provider (for example, Google), we receive basic profile information from that provider as permitted by your settings there.

Gameplay data. To run the game and features like streaks, statistics, and history, we may collect and store data about how you play — for example, your guesses, scores, completion streaks, timestamps, and progress. When you are not signed in, some of this data may be stored locally in your browser rather than on our servers.

Technical and usage data. Like most websites, we automatically receive certain information when you access the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, device and operating system information, referring pages, and interactions with the Service. This helps us keep the Service secure and working properly.

Analytics data. We may use analytics tools to understand how the Service is used in aggregate — for example, which cases are played most or where users encounter errors.

Communications. If you contact us (for example, by email or through a feedback form), we keep your message and contact details so we can respond.

We do not ask for, and you should never submit, real or identifiable patient information through the Service.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information above to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service and its features;
• Create and manage your account and keep it secure;
• Save and display your gameplay progress, streaks, and statistics;
• Understand usage and improve game content and difficulty;
• Diagnose technical issues and protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats;
• Respond to your questions, feedback, and requests;
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use your data to serve you targeted third-party advertising.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law (for example, for users in the EU/UK), we rely on the following legal bases: your consent (which you may withdraw at any time); performance of our agreement with you (to provide the Service and your account); our legitimate interests (such as securing and improving the Service); and compliance with legal obligations. In Canada, we handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including PIPEDA, on the basis of your consent and other permitted grounds.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

The Service uses cookies and similar technologies (including your browser’s local storage) to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, store gameplay progress on your device, and measure usage. You can control or clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect features such as saved streaks or staying logged in.

5. How We Share Information

We share personal information only in limited circumstances:

• Service providers. We use third parties to host, operate, and support the Service — for example, cloud hosting, database, authentication, and analytics providers. They process information on our behalf and are permitted to use it only to provide services to us.
• Legal and safety. We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a governmental request, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Oculordle, our users, or others.
• Business transfers. If Oculordle is involved in a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

The Service may be hosted and processed on servers located outside your country, including outside Canada (for example, in the United States). Where we transfer personal information across borders, we take steps to ensure it remains protected consistent with this Policy and applicable law. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in these locations.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide the Service and for the purposes described in this Policy — for example, while your account is active. We may retain certain information longer where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it. Gameplay data stored locally in your browser remains until you clear it.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access — including password hashing and encryption in transit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, update, delete, or export your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. You can exercise these rights, or ask questions about your data, by contacting us at the address below. We will respond as required by applicable law. You may also disable cookies or clear local storage through your browser at any time.

If you are in a jurisdiction with a data protection authority, you have the right to lodge a complaint with it, though we encourage you to contact us first so we can help.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, if higher), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may link to third-party websites or resources that we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above, and we may notify you of material changes through the Service. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Policy or your personal information, contact us at oculordle@gmail.com.