Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Welcome to Pips Hint. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://pipshint.com.
Information We Collect
User Feedback
When you contact us through our feedback form, we collect the information you provide, including your email address (optional) and your message content. We use this information exclusively to respond to your inquiries and enhance our gaming experience.
Website Analytics
We utilize Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service employs cookies to collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior, including pages visited and time spent on our site. Your IP address is anonymized before processing to protect your privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more details about Google's data practices, please visit their Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Local Storage
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. These small data files help us remember your game preferences and settings. Additionally, game progress and statistics are stored locally in your browser's storage and never transmitted to our servers.
Locally stored data includes:
- Your current game progress and puzzle state
- Difficulty preferences for new games
- Game statistics and completion times
- Other gameplay-related preferences
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with several third-party services to provide functionality:
- Google Analytics - for understanding website usage patterns
- Formspree - for processing feedback submissions
- Advertising Networks - for displaying relevant advertisements
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more information.
Embedded Content
Some pages may contain embedded content from external websites, such as social media sharing buttons or advertisements. These embedded elements may collect data about your interactions, use cookies, and track your activity if you have accounts with those services.
Data Retention
We retain feedback submissions and associated metadata for customer service and product improvement purposes. This helps us address similar issues and continuously enhance the gaming experience for all users.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data from our systems
- Opt out of analytics tracking through browser settings or plugins
- Clear locally stored game data through your browser settings
Please note that certain data may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes as required by law.
Children's Privacy
Pips Hint is designed as a family-friendly game suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately atsupport@pipshint.com so we can take appropriate action.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your location. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to servers located in different jurisdictions, including the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
- Email: support@pipshint.com
- Website: https://pipshint.com
- Feedback Form: Available within the game interface
Acknowledgment
By using Pips Hint, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.