Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Water Out Puzzle Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Submit feedback or comments
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our website
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (screen resolution, device type)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
• To send you administrative information, such as updates to our terms and policies
• To analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience
• To personalize your experience on our website
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. When you visit our website, Google AdSense may:

• Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements
• Use web beacons to collect information about your browsing activities

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our website and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How often users visit our website
• What pages they visit when they do so
• What other sites they used prior to coming to our website

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our website, rather than your name or other identifying information. We use the information we get from Google Analytics to improve our website and services. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this website by disabling cookies in your browser or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

While we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that:

• There are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control
• The security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and our website cannot be guaranteed
• Any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
• Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7.1 Cookie Management

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

• Adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies
• Using browser extensions that block cookies
• Visiting the opt-out pages of third-party advertising networks

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing notice through our website or other means when appropriate

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.