Privacy Policy

🔐 Introduction

Welcome to Chiikawa Puzzle. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website grandflow.vip and use our browser-based puzzle game.

📊 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Contact information when you reach out to us
• Feedback or comments you submit
• Information you provide when making donations or supporting our game

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website and play our game, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, game interactions
• Log Information: IP address, access times, referring websites
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy below

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Game Operations: To provide and maintain our puzzle game
• Analytics: To understand how players interact with our game
• Improvements: To enhance user experience and fix bugs
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and feedback
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Advertising: To serve relevant advertisements through our partners

🍪 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us provide you with a better experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic game functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your gaming experience.

📢 Third-Party Advertising

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show ads based on your interests and previous visits to our website
• Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
• Report website statistics and usage patterns
• Provide personalized advertising experiences

Advertising Choices

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Visiting Google's Ad Settings
• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
• Adjusting your browser's cookie settings

Other Advertising Partners

We may also work with other advertising networks and partners. Each partner has their own privacy policies and opt-out mechanisms.

📤 Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and game
• Analytics Partners: Companies like Google Analytics that help us understand website usage
• Advertising Partners: Ad networks like Google AdSense that display advertisements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

🔒 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all website connections
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our game is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

🌍 International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

⚖️ Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of significant changes through our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📞 Contact Information