Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Minesweeper Online (classicminesweeper.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Automatically Collected Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and how you interact with our website through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Game Data: Your game scores and preferences are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.
  • Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including page views and user interactions.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your game preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver personalized advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics to help us improve our website. Vercel Analytics does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our game service
  • Improve and optimize our website performance
  • Understand how users interact with our website
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Detect and prevent technical issues

Data Storage and Security

Your game data (scores, preferences) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage and is not transmitted to our servers. We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Control cookies through your browser settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website.