Privacy Policy - PuzzleParty

PuzzleParty LLC ("PuzzleParty," "we," "us," or "our") operates the PuzzleParty mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use PuzzleParty.

Our philosophy is simple: we collect only the minimum amount of information necessary to operate the service, we do not sell or share personal data for advertising or marketing, and the App is private by default.

Privacy Summary (Plain-English Overview)

PuzzleParty collects only the data needed to run the app.
There is no public feed. All content is shared only within your chosen parties.
We do not sell or share personal data for advertising or marketing.
Messages and posts are private to party members.
You can request access to or deletion of your data at any time.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Email address (required)
Username / display name
Profile photo or avatar
Puzzle results and scores
Party or group membership information
Messages, text, and images shared within parties
Preference settings (e.g., colors, notifications)

Information Collected Automatically

Device type and operating system
App version
IP address (server logs)
Anonymous identifiers (tokens, UUIDs)
Push notification tokens (Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens used to deliver notifications to your device)
Crash logs and diagnostics
Basic analytics and usage data

We do not collect precise location data.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate and maintain the App
Display scoreboards and party activity
Enable private group interaction
Deliver push notifications you have enabled
Improve reliability and performance
Maintain security and prevent abuse
Communicate service-related messages

We do not use data for advertising or cross-app tracking.

3. Messaging, Posts, and Visibility

PuzzleParty has no public feed.
All gameplay activity, messages, text, and images are visible only to members of the relevant party.
Content is never publicly discoverable.
We do not routinely scan messages. If content is reported or required to investigate abuse, we may review relevant material.

Messages and images are stored while an account is active. Automatic deletion policies may be introduced in the future.

4. What We Do Not Collect

Phone numbers
SMS messages
Access to device SMS inboxes
Contact lists
Precise location data

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell personal data and do not share it for advertising or marketing.

We use service providers for essential operations, including:

Cloud hosting and databases (Laravel Cloud)
Push notifications (Google Firebase Cloud Messaging)
Analytics and diagnostics (Laravel Cloud and similar services)
Image delivery and content distribution (Cloudflare via hosting providers)

Providers receive only the minimum data required to perform their services.

6. External Links

The App may contain links to external websites or services (such as puzzle game websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Legal Requests

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests. When legally permitted, we will notify affected users.

8. Data Retention

Data is retained while your account is active.
Upon account deletion request, personal data is deleted from live systems within 30 days.
Backup data is purged within 90 days of deletion.
Some anonymized or aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and data
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about them
Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Access their personal information
Request deletion of their personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights

For European Users

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Requests can be made by emailing privacy@puzzleparty.app.

10. Children's Privacy

PuzzleParty is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children under these ages.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age limit, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account as quickly as possible.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@puzzleparty.app.

11. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission
Secure token-based authentication
Access controls limiting employee access to user data
Regular security reviews

No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

PuzzleParty LLC

Email: privacy@puzzleparty.app

PuzzleParty Privacy Policy