Privacy Policy
Introduction
Footle is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide you with the best possible experience:
- Game statistics (number of guesses, win/loss records, streaks)
- Leaderboard submissions (nickname, scores, and completion times)
- Browser information (for technical purposes)
- IP address (for analytics and security)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Display your personal game statistics and progress
- Show leaderboard rankings to all players
- Improve the game experience
- Analyze usage patterns
- Ensure fair play
Data Storage
We use two types of data storage:
Local Storage (Private)
Your personal game data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and includes:
- Your game history and daily results
- Personal statistics (games played, win percentage, streaks)
- Guess distribution charts
- Game state and preferences
Database Storage (Shared - Supabase)
When you voluntarily submit your score to the leaderboard, we store the following information in our database:
- Your chosen nickname (public)
- Number of guesses
- Completion time
- Date of submission
- Game type (main game or specific league)
Note: Leaderboard data is public and visible to all players. Leaderboard entries older than 30 days may be automatically deleted.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase (for leaderboard data storage and management)
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Social media sharing features
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- View your personal statistics at any time
- Clear your local storage data through your browser settings
- Choose whether to submit scores to the public leaderboard
- Submit to the leaderboard with any nickname you choose
- Request deletion of your leaderboard entries by contacting us
- Opt-out of analytics
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Last Updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 12/8/2025.