Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Meowdoku (“we”, “us”, or “our”) handles information when you use meowdoku.us (the “Service”). Meowdoku is a free, browser-based puzzle game. We keep data collection to the bare minimum needed to run and improve the game.

The short version

• We do not require an account and do not ask for your name, email, or any personal details to play.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your data.
• Your game progress is stored locally in your own browser, not on our servers.
• We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate, anonymous usage.

Information we collect

Information you provide

Meowdoku has no sign-up, login, comments, or contact form built into the game, so we do not collect personal information you actively submit. If you email us, we will have whatever information is in that email.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we use Google Analytics 4 (a service provided by Google) to measure how the Service is used. This helps us see which puzzles and pages are popular and where the experience can be improved. Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and the time spent on them
• Approximate geographic region (derived from your IP address, which Google anonymizes)
• Device type, browser, operating system, and screen size
• The referring website or link that brought you here

This data is aggregated and used for statistical purposes. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.

Cookies and local storage

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish visitors and sessions. Your game settings and progress may be stored in your browser’s local storage so the game remembers your preferences between visits. You can clear these at any time through your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the game and its content
• To understand aggregate usage trends and fix problems
• To protect the Service against abuse and technical issues

Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We rely on Google as a service provider for analytics; their handling of data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. We may disclose information if required to do so by law.

Data retention

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings. Data stored locally in your browser remains until you clear it.

Children’s privacy

Meowdoku is suitable for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Because we do not collect personal information to begin with, no such information about children is gathered by us.

Your choices

• You can disable cookies or clear local storage in your browser settings.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

International visitors

The Service can be used worldwide. By using it, you understand that anonymous analytics data may be processed by Google in accordance with their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@meowdoku.us.