Privacy Policy

Minesweeper.org ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Regis Consulting. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website at https://minesweeper.org, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By using Minesweeper.org, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your Google account display name and profile picture. We use this information to identify you on leaderboards and in multiplayer games. We do not receive or store your Google account password.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Minesweeper.org, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Game data: Your game scores, completion times, board configurations, and game history. This data is associated with your account if you are signed in, or stored anonymously if you are not.
• Server logs: Our servers automatically record information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. Server logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and maintaining the performance of our site.
• Cookies: We use cookies to manage your authentication session when you sign in with Google. These cookies are necessary for the site to function and are not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on the site, and general geographic and device information. Google Analytics collects data using cookies and generates statistical reports about website activity.

Google Analytics may collect your IP address, but this data is not combined with other information we hold to identify you personally. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at policies.google.com. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit policies.google.com.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Minesweeper.org game and its features, including leaderboards, multiplayer modes, and quests
• Display your name and scores on public leaderboards
• Match you with other players in multiplayer modes
• Monitor and improve site performance, security, and stability
• Analyze usage trends to improve the site and develop new features
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use cloud hosting services to store data and operate the site. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
• Google: As described above, Google receives data through Google Sign-In, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Leaderboards: If you are signed in and submit a score, your display name and game performance data will be publicly visible on the leaderboard.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on cloud-hosted servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your game data and account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Server logs are retained for a reasonable period for security and troubleshooting purposes and are then deleted. If you wish to have your account and associated data deleted, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Minesweeper.org is a general-audience website and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

rcross@fiberxl.com
Regis Consulting
1841 S Calumet Ave APT 1104
Chicago, IL 60616