Privacy Policy

Boxters — Hex Word Puzzle Game

Effective Date: August 16, 2026

Boxters is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is stored, how it is used, and your rights regarding that data.

Analytics

Boxters uses Google Analytics (Google tag / gtag.js) to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, and general device/browser information. This helps us understand how players interact with the game and improve the experience.

• Google Analytics may use cookies to distinguish unique users.
• No personally identifiable information (name, email, etc.) is collected.
• Data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
• You can opt out by using a browser extension such as Google Analytics Opt-out.

Leaderboard

Boxters uses Firebase Firestore to store leaderboard data. When you complete a level, your player name and score are submitted to the leaderboard. This data includes:

• Your chosen player name
• Your total score and levels completed
• Your gender and age group (if provided)
• A randomly generated anonymous identifier (not linked to any personal account)

During registration, your chosen name is checked against existing leaderboard entries to inform you if the name is already in use. This check queries Firebase Firestore but does not store any additional data.

No email, IP address, or other personal information is collected or stored by the leaderboard.

Contact Form

If you choose to use the Contact form within the app, the email and message you enter are sent to Formspree for delivery. This data is not stored by Boxters and is subject to Formspree's privacy policy. Submitting the form is entirely optional.

Local Storage

Your game progress (player name, scores, level progress, and settings) is stored locally in your browser using the Web Storage API (localStorage). This data:

• Never leaves your device (except leaderboard scores as described above).
• Is accessible only to you within this browser.
• Is not shared across devices, browsers, or profiles.
• Can be cleared at any time (see below).

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: Your data is stored in your browser and visible to you at any time.
• Deletion: Clear all saved data by opening your browser's developer console (F12) and running: localStorage.removeItem('boxters_player')
• Portability: No cloud data exists to export — all data is local.

Children's Privacy

Boxters does not knowingly collect personal data from children. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data from all visitors regardless of age.

Changes to This Policy

Any updates to this privacy policy will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.