Cookies Policy
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies, small text files placed on your device, to help it function properly, improve user experience, and gather analytics data. This page outlines the types of cookies we use and their purposes.
Note: In addition to traditional cookies, we also use browser localStorage to store preferences and settings locally on your device. These function similarly to cookies but are stored differently. For simplicity, we refer to both as "cookies" on this page.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the site.
| Cookie Name | What it does | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-3PSID | Google authentication session cookies that keep you logged in | 2 years |
| __Secure-1PAPISID, __Secure-3PAPISID | Google API session identifiers for secure authentication | 2 years |
| SID, HSID, SSID, APISID, SAPISID | Google authentication and security cookies | 2 years |
| g_state | Google One Tap sign-in state management | Session |
Analytics (Cookieless & Optional)
We use analytics to understand how users interact with our site. Our analytics are privacy-focused.
You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics Infrastructure: We use Google Analytics 4 in cookieless mode for anonymous website statistics, and Mixpanel for detailed product analytics with EU data residency.
| Cookie Name | What it does | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| None (GA4 Cookieless) | Google Analytics 4 runs in cookieless mode, collecting anonymous page view data without storing cookies on your device | N/A |
| mp_*_mixpanel | Mixpanel analytics that tracks user behavior, page views, and feature usage (EU data residency). Uses localStorage for persistence. | 1 year |
What we track: Page views, puzzle solving activity (correct/incorrect, time taken, puzzle sets), feature usage (hearts, referrals, premium), and user engagement metrics. All data is anonymized and stored within the EU.
Functionality Cookies (Optional)
These cookies allow the site to remember your preferences and personalise your experience.
This means you can opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | What it does | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| soundEnabled | Remembers your sound preference for puzzle solving | Persistent |
| autoplayEnabled | Remembers your preference for automatic opponent moves | Persistent |
| puzzle-favorites | Stores your favorite puzzle sets for easy access | Persistent |
| puzzle_start_* | Tracks puzzle solving time accurately across sessions | Cleared on puzzle completion |
| welcome_shown_* | Ensures welcome message is shown only once per account | Persistent |
| emailForSignIn | Temporarily stores your email during passwordless sign-in | Cleared after sign-in |
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your site activity to personalise ads and may share data with third parties for relevant advertising.
This means you can opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | What it does | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| rdt_* | Reddit Pixel tracking cookie that measures advertising effectiveness and conversions from Reddit ads. When you are signed in, your email address is shared with Reddit for customer matching to improve conversion attribution. | 90 days |
Managing Cookie Preferences
You also have the option to delete cookies whenever you wish and adjust your browser settings to block or allow all or certain cookies automatically. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you require any further information or assistance with managing your cookie preferences.