Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Daily Cities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Daily Cities is designed with your privacy in mind. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. We may collect:

Game Data

• Game Progress: Your guesses and game progress during your current session are stored locally in your browser using local storage. This data never leaves your device.
• Game Statistics: Information about your gameplay, such as number of guesses and whether you solved the daily challenge, is stored locally on your device.

Usage Analytics

• Basic Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site, including:
  • Number of visitors and page views
  • Time spent on site
  • Browser type and device information
  • General geographic location (country/region level)

Technical Data

• Server Logs: Our web server automatically collects standard information including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and access times. This data is used for site maintenance, security, and performance optimization.

How We Use Information

Any data collected is used solely to:

• Improve game functionality and user experience
• Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to make the game better
• Ensure site security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your game progress and preferences. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share it.

We may use cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics and site usage tracking
• Advertising purposes (if applicable)
• Remembering your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some game functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and understanding user behavior
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on our site
• Leaflet/OpenStreetMap: For map display and geographic data

These third-party services may use cookies and similar technologies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with partners for analytics purposes. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Children's Privacy

Daily Cities is appropriate for all ages and designed as an educational tool. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access any personal information we may have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of certain data collection (e.g., analytics cookies)
• Clear your local game data at any time through your browser settings

International Users

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

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: contact@dailycities.example.com

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