Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

GridSpy ("we," "us," or "our") operates gridspy.fun ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Service.

      Key Points: GridSpy does not require user accounts or collect personal information directly. We use third-party services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) that may collect data through cookies and similar technologies to provide analytics and display advertisements.
    

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

GridSpy does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the Service. We do not directly collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit GridSpy, certain information is automatically collected through third-party services:

Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, puzzle completion rates, browser type, device type, operating system
Technical Data: IP address, approximate location (country/city level), referral source
Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through third-party services is used to:

Analyze how users interact with GridSpy and improve the Service
Understand user preferences and optimize puzzle difficulty and themes
Monitor Service performance and identify technical issues
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Service usage. Google Analytics collects information such as:

How often users visit GridSpy
Which pages users visit and for how long
What site referred users to GridSpy
General demographic information (age range, interests)

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on GridSpy. Google and its partners may use cookies to:

Serve ads based on your prior visits to GridSpy or other websites
Measure ad performance and engagement
Provide personalized or non-personalized advertising

You can customize your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

For more information, see How Google uses information from sites that use our services.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit.

4.2 How We Use Cookies

GridSpy and our third-party partners use cookies for:

Essential Cookies: Remember your puzzle progress during your session
Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use the Service (via Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies: Display relevant ads (via Google AdSense)

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Accept only certain cookies
Delete existing cookies

Note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on GridSpy and prevent certain features from working properly.

5. Data Retention

We do not directly store personal data. Third-party services (Google Analytics and AdSense) retain data according to their own policies:

Google Analytics: Data is retained for 26 months by default
Google AdSense: Varies based on cookie type and user settings

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: Google Analytics and Google AdSense as described above
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

7. Children's Privacy

GridSpy is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us at gridspygame@gmail.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights:

Access: Request access to information collected about you
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Objection: Object to processing of your information
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Since we do not directly collect personal information, most of these rights relate to data held by Google Analytics and AdSense. To exercise these rights, you can:

Use Google's privacy tools: Google Account Privacy Settings
Contact us at [email protected] for assistance

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about you
Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
Opt out of the sale of your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

GridSpy does not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

10. International Data Transfers

GridSpy is operated from the United Kingdom. Information collected through third-party services may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (where Google servers are located).

By using GridSpy, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws.

11. 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Do Not Track

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that signal websites not to track your browsing activity. GridSpy does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can opt out of tracking through Google Analytics and AdSense settings as described above.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of GridSpy after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Third-Party Links

GridSpy may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://gridspy.fun

16. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

UK:: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
EEA: Your country's data protection authority

GridSpy is operated from the United Kingdom. By using this Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.