This Privacy Policy explains how Soduel (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use
soduel.com (the “Service”).
Quick summary: We store your chosen player name on your device (local storage) so you don’t have to retype it.
Gameplay results (e.g., Daily times) may be stored on our server to show leaderboards. We may show ads, which can use cookies or
similar technologies to serve and measure advertising.
Information we collect
- Player name: You may enter a name. The Service may store it in your browser’s local storage for convenience.
- Gameplay data: For example, Daily results (time) and leaderboard-related information.
- Technical data: Basic logs such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps may be processed for security, debugging, and performance.
- Advertising data: If ads are shown, ad partners may collect data via cookies or similar technologies (see “Advertising” below).
How we use information
- Provide and operate the Service (e.g., load puzzles, enable multiplayer, show leaderboards).
- Maintain safety and reliability (fraud prevention, rate limiting, debugging).
- Improve the Service (performance and usability).
- Serve and measure advertising (if ads are enabled).
Leaderboards
If you submit a score (for example, a Daily completion time), we may store and display it on leaderboards.
Leaderboards may show your chosen player name and result (e.g., time).
Advertising
We may use third-party advertising services (such as Google) to display ads. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies
to serve ads, limit ad frequency, and measure performance. Depending on your location, you may see consent prompts and/or be able to manage ad personalization.
You can learn more about Google’s advertising technologies and controls via Google’s privacy resources and ad settings.
Cookies and local storage
- Local storage: Used to remember your player name and settings on your device.
- Cookies: May be set by us or by third parties (such as advertising providers) for functionality, analytics, and ads.
Sharing of information
We may share information only as needed to:
- Operate the Service (e.g., hosting, database, security providers).
- Show ads (advertising partners may process data as described above).
- Comply with legal obligations or protect the Service from abuse.
Data retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining leaderboards and preventing abuse.
You can delete local storage in your browser/app settings to remove saved name/settings on your device.
Your choices
- You can change your player name at any time in the Service.
- You can clear your browser/app storage to remove locally stored name/settings.
- You may be able to manage ad personalization depending on your region and provider settings.
Children’s privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided personal information,
contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
International users
If you access the Service from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be processed there. We take reasonable measures to protect data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest changes.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact: Contact page.