Privacy Policy

Hintist

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Hintist ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our web-based game.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

Newsletter Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This information is used solely to send you updates about Hintist and is never sold or shared with third parties.

Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Local Storage: Our game uses browser local storage to save your game progress and scores. This data is stored locally on your device and is essential for the game to function properly. If you delete your browser's local storage, your game scores and progress will be lost.

Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our game, including gameplay statistics and technical information such as your browser type, device type, and IP address.

2. THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING

We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising services to display advertisements on Hintist. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and improve ad security

These third-party vendors have their own privacy policies and may collect information about your online activities across different websites and services. We do not control their data collection practices.

To learn more about Google's use of cookies and how to opt out of personalized advertising, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Hintist game
• Save your game progress and scores through local storage
• Send you newsletter updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Respond to your contact form inquiries and support requests
• Improve and optimize our game experience
• Display relevant advertisements
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance gameplay

4. DATA SHARING

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

• With advertising partners (Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks) who may collect data through cookies and tracking technologies
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With service providers who help us operate our game (these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements)

Your newsletter subscription data and contact form submissions are never shared with anyone and are used exclusively by Hintist.

5. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of Hintist.

Local Storage: You can clear your browser's local storage at any time, but doing so will delete your saved game progress and scores.

Newsletter: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send you.

Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

6. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Game data stored in local storage is maintained on your device and is your responsibility to protect.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Hintist is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Hintist after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the Contact Page.

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. By using Hintist, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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