GeoRiddle ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you play the daily puzzle, browse the Archive, or share your results.
1. Information We Collect
Gameplay data: your guesses, scores, streaks, and related game state are stored locally in your browser. GeoRiddle does not provide player accounts or cross-device progress sync.
Technical data: our hosting and service providers may process standard request data such as IP address, user agent, and referrer for security, operation, and aggregate service reporting.
Analytics and advertising providers: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Adsterra may collect information through their own scripts, cookies, or similar technologies as described in their policies.
When enabled, our self-hosted Plausible instance counts visits using only the site name, visited origin and path, and referring origin. Query strings, URL fragments, country guesses, puzzle answers, player identifiers, and game events are not sent to Plausible. Requests do not include cookies; normal network information such as IP address and browser details still reaches the service.
2. How We Use Information
Operate the game, persist your progress, and render the Archive.
Understand aggregate usage and improve puzzle balance through analytics.
Fund the free service by displaying clearly labelled third-party advertising.
3. Sharing
We do not sell your gameplay data. Data may be processed by Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Adsterra under their own terms and policies. Plausible page counts are processed on our self-hosted infrastructure. We may also disclose information when required by law or to operate and secure the service.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use local storage for game progress, statistics, and theme preference. Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Adsterra may use cookies or similar technologies under their own policies. You can manage or clear stored data through your browser settings.
Plausible Page Counting
Plausible is allowed by default when configured. A saved rejection stops later Plausible requests, including after navigation or refresh; it does not remove earlier visits. This choice affects only Plausible, not Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, or advertising. If browser storage is blocked, your choice applies to the current page but may not persist after a refresh.
5. Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. You can also clear browser storage to remove all local gameplay data instantly.
6. Children
GeoRiddle is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
7. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the homepage. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
8. Contact
Questions? Reach us at support@georiddle.net.
Loading your Plausible preference.
This choice applies only to Plausible and does not change Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, or advertising.