Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Crawldle ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website crawldle.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our daily crawler guessing game.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

Account data: If you sign up, we collect your email address and/or Google profile name and profile picture.
Gameplay data: Your guesses, scores, streaks, and game results.

Information collected automatically:

Device information: Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop) and browser type.
Local storage: We store game state and statistics in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted unless you create an account.
Anonymous player ID: A randomly generated identifier stored locally to track anonymous gameplay sessions.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the game experience.
To maintain leaderboards and community statistics.
To sync your game data across devices (if you create an account).
To track anonymous, aggregated gameplay analytics.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Supabase: For database hosting, user authentication, and data storage. Supabase Privacy Policy
Google Sign-In: For optional account creation via Google OAuth. Google Privacy Policy
Amazon Associates: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Affiliate links may use cookies to track referrals. Amazon Privacy Notice

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use localStorage (not traditional cookies) to store your game progress and statistics locally. Third-party services (Amazon, Google) may set their own cookies when you interact with their features.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Gameplay data may be displayed publicly on leaderboards if you create an account (your display name and game statistics only).

6. Data Retention

Local data is stored in your browser until you clear it. Account data is retained as long as your account exists. You can request deletion of your account data by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Crawldle is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support.crawldle@gmail.com.