Privacy Policy for Sudoku Buddies

    Last Updated: 7th August 2025

    Sudoku Buddies ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information when you use our website and services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

    1. Personal Information We Collect

    Sudoku Buddies collects and processes certain personal information necessary to provide our services. This includes:

    • Email address (for authentication and account management)
    • User-generated content (such as saved Sudoku puzzles and progress)

    We collect this information solely to:

    • Facilitate user authentication and account security
    • Enable puzzle saving and progress tracking
    • Allow sharing of Sudoku achievemnts with other users
    • Communicate important service updates

    2. Non-Personal Information We Collect

    We collect non-personal data, such as:

    • Browser type
    • Device type
    • Operating system
    • Usage data (e.g., time spent on pages, clicks)

    This data is collected via cookies to improve user experience and service functionality. Users are informed about cookie usage through our cookie consent banner.

    3. Data Sharing

    We do not share personal or non-personal data collected by Sudoku Buddies with third parties.

    4. Children's Privacy

    Sudoku Buddies acknowledges that children under the age of 13 may create accounts to access our platform. To protect children's privacy and safety, we:

    • Keep all children's accounts private by default
    • Disable social interaction features
    • Don't store children personal information

    We collect only the minimum necessary information to provide our services to children. Parents or legal guardians can review their child's information, request modifications, or delete their child's account by contacting us.

    5. Data Security

    We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Our platform utilizes Supabase, an industry-leading secure database platform, for storing user data and managing authentication. We implement:

    • Strict authentication and authorization controls
    • Encrypted data transmission and storage
    • Regular security audits and monitoring
    • Access controls to prevent unauthorized data access

    While we maintain high security standards through our partnership with Supabase and our internal security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and update our security practices to protect your data.

    6. User Rights

    Sudoku Buddies respects and upholds users' rights over their personal data. Users can:

    • Delete their account directly through the platform settings
    • Request complete removal of all associated records and data
    • Access and export their personal information
    • Update or correct their account information

    For complete data removal or any other privacy-related requests, please contact us at support@apps-buddies.com. We will process such requests within 30 days.

    7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email.

    For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@apps-buddies.com