Chrono Trivia (that's us) runs the website chronotrivia.com (the "Site") and the Chrono Trivia daily timeline puzzle game (the "Game"). We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how the Game works and what data is involved. This policy explains what info is collected when you use our Site and Game, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.
Chrono Trivia is designed to work with minimal data collection. Here's what data is involved:
Local Storage Data: The following data is stored locally on your device using your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage APIs: game progress, statistics (win rate, streak count, games played), badge achievements, daily puzzle results, your preferred display language, your chosen colour theme (light/dark/system), and accessibility settings (high contrast mode, colorblind-safe indicators). None of this data ever leaves your device, is not transmitted to any server owned or operated by us, and is not accessible to us or any third party. sessionStorage is used to keep your active language consistent while navigating between pages within a single browser session; it is automatically cleared when the session ends. You can clear all locally stored data at any time through your browser settings.
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors interact with the Site. This includes information such as page views, the general geographic region of visitors (country or city level, not precise location), device type (mobile, desktop, tablet), browser type and version, operating system, referring website, session duration, and pages visited. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. We use this to understand how people play and to improve things. Google Analytics doesn't collect your name, email, or exact location.
Advertising Data: We intend to support the free operation of the Game through advertisements via Google AdSense. When active, Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertising. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising at any time. See the "Your Choices" section below for details. Currently, no advertising is active on this site.
Chrono Trivia's core game code does not set any cookies. However, third-party services integrated into the Site - specifically Google Analytics and Google AdSense - may set cookies and use similar tracking technologies on your browser. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of Google.
Types of cookies that may be set include:
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of some third-party features on the Site.
You have several options for controlling your data and privacy:
Chrono Trivia is a general knowledge game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age, and we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Since no personal information is collected from any user through our Game, no special parental consent provisions are necessary. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information.
If you are accessing the Site from the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, please note that we take your privacy rights seriously. As we do not collect personally identifiable information, the data processing involved is limited to what is described in the Analytics Data and Advertising Data sections above. You have the right to request information about what data is processed, request deletion of data where applicable, and opt out of data processing by third-party services using the tools described in the "Your Choices" section.
Our Site uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
While we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, we take reasonable measures to ensure the security of our Site. Our Site is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data processed by third-party services.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, third-party services, or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.