Privacy Policy

At Smashdle Answers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Super Smash Bros character guessing assistant platform.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile applications, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this Privacy Policy as the "Services").

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Services:

• Character Preferences: Your favorite characters, search history, and filtering preferences
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our character filtering system
• Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or feedback you provide about our Services
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us for support

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Technical Data: Log files, error reports, and performance metrics
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

We use the information we collect for various purposes to provide and improve our Services:

Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our character guessing assistant functionality
• Process your character filtering requests and provide accurate results
• Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience
• Enable sharing features and social interactions

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our character database and filtering algorithms
• Identify and fix technical issues and bugs
• Develop new features and enhance existing functionality
• Conduct research and analytics to better understand user needs

Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send important updates about our Services
• Notify you about changes to our policies or terms

Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your personal information
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud providers with robust security measures

Data Storage

• Your data is stored on secure servers operated by trusted third-party providers
• We use Supabase for backend services with enterprise-grade security
• Data is backed up regularly to prevent loss
• We maintain data centers in compliance with international security standards

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our security measures.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring and error tracking
• Supabase: For backend services and data storage
• Content Delivery Networks: For optimized content delivery

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For comprehensive information about our cookie practices, including what cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our detailed Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion and Restriction

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information

Withdrawal of Consent

• Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
• Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Retention Periods

• Session Data: Deleted when you close your browser or end your session
• Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 2 years for service improvement purposes
• Character Preferences: Retained until you delete them or request deletion
• Communication Records: Retained for up to 3 years for customer support purposes

Deletion Criteria

We will delete your personal information when:

• It is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
• You request deletion and we have no legal obligation to retain it
• The retention period has expired
• We are required to delete it by law

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• We use standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• We ensure the receiving country has adequate data protection laws
• We implement additional technical and organizational measures
• We obtain your explicit consent when required

Our primary data processing occurs in the United States and European Union, with appropriate safeguards in place to protect your information.

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. 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 immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

For users between 13 and 18 years old, we recommend parental guidance when using our Services and encourage parents to review this Privacy Policy with their children.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Post the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes through our Services or by email
• Obtain your consent for material changes when required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.