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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-06-15 Version: 1.0

Welcome to Synopheme! We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website, puzzle games, and related services (collectively, our "Service").

By using our Service in any manner, you agree to this policy. Please read it carefully. Our Terms of Service also apply to your use of the Service.

1. Key Terms

Here are the definitions of key terms used in this document, listed alphabetically.

  • Personal Data: Information that identifies you or can be reasonably linked to you.
  • Service: Our website, puzzle games, Content, and related services, accessible at https://synopheme.com/.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, such as your puzzle progress and invalid guesses.
  • We/Us/Our: Synopheme and its affiliates.
  • You/Your: Any person who accesses or uses the Service.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all information we process through the Synopheme Service. It covers what we collect, why we collect it, and what your rights are.

3. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our Service, we collect the following types of information.

3.1 What You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and an optional full name. We also store your preferences (like dark mode) and user identifiers from third-party sign-in providers like Google.
  • Authentication Information: We collect hashed authentication tokens and other credentials needed to keep your account secure.

3.2 What We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: We track your puzzle progress, including your last solved position and any invalid guesses you make.
  • Technical & Device Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, and device operating system.
  • Location Data: We collect an approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.
  • Analytics Data: We gather aggregated and de-identified usage metrics (like page load times) and error reports to improve performance.

3.3 How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you sign in or create an account.
  • Automatically: As you use our Service (e.g., playing the game).
  • From Third Parties: We receive information from third-party authentication providers such as Google when you use their services to sign in.

4. How and Why We Use Your Information

We use your information for three main reasons:

  • To Provide Our Service: We use your data to manage your account, personalize the game, and save your progress across devices.
  • To Improve Our Service: We analyze gameplay patterns and usage trends to make our game better.
  • To Maintain Security: We protect your account and our Service from misuse and security threats.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners who help us operate our Service, such as Google (for authentication), Supabase (for our database), and Vercel (for hosting). They are required to protect your data and can only use it for the services they provide to us.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your information only as long as we need it.

  • Account Data: We keep your profile and account data until you delete your account.
  • Puzzle Progress: Your game progress is stored until you delete your account.
  • Session Tokens: These expire after 30 days but can be renewed when you visit the site.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal data.

  • Access: You can access your game progress at any time by logging into your account.
  • Correction: You can manage and update your personal information (like your name) through the third-party provider you used to sign in (e.g., Google).
  • Deletion: You can permanently delete your account and all associated data. To do so, use the account deletion feature in our application or contact us for help.

For any other questions about your rights, please contact us at support@synopheme.com.

8. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously. We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or use. These include:

  • Encrypting data in transit (TLS) and at rest.
  • Using strong authentication and authorization controls.
  • Following secure coding practices to protect session data.

9. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and your browser's local storage to make our Service work and to improve your experience.

  • Authentication Cookies: To keep you signed in. These are essential for account features.
  • Game State Data: To save your puzzle progress if you are not signed in.
  • Security Cookies: To protect against security risks like cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and to manage the sign-in process.
  • Preference Storage: To remember your choices, like dark mode preference. This data is stored in your browser's local storage.

10. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers may store and process your data in countries outside of your own. We rely on their security and privacy safeguards to ensure your data is protected wherever it is processed.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email (if you have an account) or through a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always show the latest version.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@synopheme.com