Privacy Policy

Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

This Privacy Policy explains how TicTacToeFun ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit tictactoefun.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

Who we are

TicTacToeFun is a free website that lets visitors play tic-tac-toe games online and read articles about strategy, history, and game variants. The Site is operated by [YOUR NAME OR BUSINESS NAME]. You can reach us at [YOUR EMAIL] or via our contact page.

What information we collect

Information you give us

If you use our contact form or email us directly, we receive whatever you send — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information only to respond to you.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

• Your IP address (and approximate location derived from it)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• Referring website (the page that linked you here, if any)
• Date and time of your visit

Game data stored on your device

Our games save your scores, theme preference (light/dark), and game settings to your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device — it is not transmitted to us or to any third party. You can clear it any time through your browser settings or by clicking "Reset Scores" within each game.

Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website. We use cookies for:

• Essential functionality — remembering your preferences (theme, settings).
• Analytics — understanding how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
• Advertising — showing relevant ads through third-party advertising networks.

For more detail, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-party services and advertising

Google AdSense

We may use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on the Site. As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming. We use this information only to improve our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Other third parties

We may also use other third-party services for hosting, content delivery (CDN), and font delivery (Google Fonts). These services may receive your IP address and basic technical information as part of normal web traffic. We do not knowingly share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

How we use the information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its games
• Respond to messages you send us
• Understand visitor patterns and trends
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Your rights and choices

Cookie controls

Most browsers let you refuse or accept cookies, see what cookies are stored, and delete them. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality — for example, your theme preference and game scores may not be saved.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email us at [YOUR EMAIL].

If you are in California (CCPA)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at [YOUR EMAIL].

Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Messages you send via the contact form are typically retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained according to the default settings of the analytics provider (typically 26 months).

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect information transmitted to us, including using HTTPS encryption for all pages. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International data transfers

The Site is hosted and operated from [YOUR COUNTRY]. If you access the Site from outside that country, information we collect may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that country. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

Links to other sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Email us at [YOUR EMAIL] or use the contact form.

This Privacy Policy is provided for transparency and to comply with the requirements of advertising networks including Google AdSense. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions about data protection in your jurisdiction, consult a qualified attorney.