Last Updated: July 21st, 2025

At Hued (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible color puzzle gaming experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our daily color puzzle game.

Information We Collect

Game Data

We collect information related to your gameplay to provide and improve our service:

• Puzzle completion data (scores, accuracy, number of guesses)
• Game preferences and settings
• Progress tracking and statistics
• Device and browser information for technical optimization

Analytics Information

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our game is used and to improve the user experience. Our analytics system creates anonymous user identifiers using a hashed combination of your IP address and browser user agent. This data is:

• Anonymized and cannot directly identify you as an individual
• Used solely for understanding website usage patterns
• Processed without the use of tracking cookies
• Retained according to our data retention policies

Cloud Sync Data (Optional)

If you choose to use our cloud sync feature:

• Email address (for account identification)
• Game progress and statistics
• User preferences and settings

This information is only collected if you explicitly opt-in to cloud sync functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Hued game service
• Track your game progress and statistics
• Improve game performance and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our puzzle designs
• Provide cloud sync functionality (if enabled)
• Respond to user feedback and support requests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent
• With service providers who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Cookieless Tracking

We do not use tracking cookies for analytics. Our analytics system operates without cookies and is designed to be privacy-friendly and GDPR compliant.

• No tracking cookies: Our analytics system operates without cookies and is designed to be privacy-friendly and GDPR compliant
• No advertising cookies: We don’t use any advertising or marketing cookies
• No third-party cookies: No external services place cookies on your device
• No consent banners needed: Since we don’t use cookies, you don’t need to accept or decline anything

For local play: Your game preferences and settings are stored locally in your browser’s local storage and never leave your device.

For cloud sync users: If you choose to enable cloud sync, your game data, preferences, and email address are securely transmitted to and stored on our servers to enable syncing across devices.

Data Retention

• Game data and preferences are stored locally on your device
• Analytics data is retained according to our privacy-compliant practices
• Cloud sync data (if used) is retained as long as you maintain your account
• You may request deletion of your data at any time

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

We believe in your right to privacy. Hued is built with privacy-by-design principles, making us compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations by default. Here’s how:

No Cookie Consent Required

Unlike many websites, you don’t need to opt-out of cookies or tracking because:

• We don’t use tracking cookies for analytics
• Our analytics are completely cookieless
• No third-party advertising or tracking networks
• No personal data sold or shared with advertisers

Built-in Privacy Protections

• Data minimization: We only collect what’s necessary for the game to function
• Anonymization by design: Analytics data cannot identify individual users
• Local-first approach: Your game data stays on your device by default
• Transparent processing: Clear disclosure of all data collection practices

We designed Hued to respect your privacy from the ground up, not as an afterthought.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Secure data transmission protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Privacy-by-design principles in our development process

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Children’s Privacy

Hued is designed to be suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the “Last Updated” date
• Notify affected users of significant changes through the game interface or other appropriate means

Third-Party Services

Our game may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: https://playhued.com/desk/feedback/

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable regional privacy regulations

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing an engaging and enjoyable color puzzle game experience.