Privacy Policy for 15 Puzzle

This Privacy Policy describes my policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the 15 Puzzle game (a Progressive Web App) and informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

I use your data to provide and improve the game. By using 15 Puzzle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

I do not share your personal data with third parties.

Types of Data I Collect

While using 15 Puzzle, I may collect the following information:

• Game Scores: Time taken to complete puzzles and number of moves made.
• Leaderboard Information: When you submit a score to the leaderboard, I collect your nickname and country selection.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, screen resolution, and other technical details about your device.
• Local Storage Data: I use your device's local storage to save game preferences (such as language selection, theme, animation settings) and game state for offline functionality.
• Server Access Logs: Technical data to monitor performance and ensure security.

Server Access Logs

When you access the 15 Puzzle website or application while connected to the internet, I automatically collect the following data through my server logs:

• IP address
• Requested URL
• Browser User-Agent
• Country of origin of the request

This data is collected through my Content Delivery Network (CDN) to monitor website performance, diagnose technical issues, and ensure the security of the service. Access logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Note: some of this data, such as the IP address, may be considered personal information under certain jurisdictions. I handle all logs with great care for user privacy.

How I Use Your Data

I use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To enable you to play the game both online and offline
• To save your preferences and game progress
• To display the global leaderboard of scores
• To improve the game based on general usage patterns
• To ensure the proper functioning of the Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities

Data Storage

Your data is stored in the following ways:

• Server-side Storage: Server Access Logs, gameState scores and leaderboard information are stored in AWS DynamoDB.
• Browser Storage: Preferences and game state are stored locally in your browser's localStorage

In offline mode, your game data is stored only on your device and will not be synchronized with my servers until an internet connection is re-established.

Use by Minors

15 Puzzle is a game designed to be accessible to people of all ages.

Parents or guardians are encouraged to supervise the use of the game by minors and ensure appropriate usage. The user of 15 Puzzle assumes responsibility for supervising the game's use by minors under their care.

While I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (as per the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - COPPA), I also recognize that under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable in the European Union, individuals under the age of 16 may be considered minors. Some EU countries may permit a lower age limit (not below 13).

If a parent or guardian believes that a minor has provided personal information without consent, they are requested to contact me immediately at the email address provided in the "Contact Me" section so that I can remove such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request the deletion of any personal data I may have collected, you can contact me:

• By email: enzo.brancati04@gmail.com