Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Pixele is designed to be played without an account. We do not ask you to sign up, and we do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment information directly through the Service.

The information we automatically receive when you visit the Service is limited to:

• Standard server log data such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is generated by your browser and is used to operate, secure, and improve the Service.
• Information stored locally on your device by the game itself, such as your daily progress, win streaks, and game preferences. This information lives in your browser's local storage and is never transmitted to our servers.
• Information collected by third-party services we use, including Google AdSense for advertising. See the sections below for details.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device. We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential storage: to remember your progress in a daily puzzle, your selected theme (light or dark mode), and your preferences.
• Advertising: Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Analytics: to understand how visitors use the Service in aggregate so we can improve it.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use parts of the Service, such as tracking your daily streak.

Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

Pixele is supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense, which is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, and other technologies to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google Ads Settings to manage Google's use of advertising cookies.
• Visit aboutads.info to opt out of personalized advertising from participating third-party vendors.
• Visit youronlinechoices.eu if you are in the European Economic Area.

For more information about how Google uses data from sites and apps that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

How We Use Information

We use information collected through the Service to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the Service.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.
• Serve and measure the effectiveness of advertising.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at support@830empire.com and we will take steps to delete it. Personalized advertising is not served to visitors who appear to be children, in line with Google AdSense policies.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
• The right to data portability where applicable.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Your Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act gives you the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Pixele does not sell personal information for money. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@830empire.com.

Data Retention

We retain server log data for a limited period sufficient to operate and secure the Service. Data stored locally in your browser remains until you clear your browser storage or until your browser's storage policies expire it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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. Material changes will be highlighted on the Service when reasonable to do so. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at support@830empire.com, or visit our contact page for more options.