Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy – MySudoku.com
Last Updated: March 2025 | Effective Date: March 05, 2025

Welcome to MySudoku.com. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your experience with over 17 million Sudoku puzzles. Please read this policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal data, your rights, and how to contact us.

MySudoku.com is a passionate team dedicated to providing the world’s largest collection of Sudoku puzzles since 2016.

Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., Google services). These sites may use their own cookies under separate policies, which we do not control. Please review their terms for more information.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help us remember your preferences, improve functionality, and personalize your experience. We use both first-party cookies (set by MySudoku.com) and third-party cookies (set by partners like Google) for the purposes below.

We categorize cookies based on their purpose. Here’s how we use them on MySudoku.com:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

• Purpose: Essential for the website to work, enabling core features like puzzle navigation and access to 17M+ Sudoku grids.
• Details: These cannot be disabled as they respond to your actions (e.g., loading a puzzle). They don’t store identifiable personal data.
• Examples: Session cookies, load-balancing cookies.
• Used by: MySudoku.com.

2. Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Help us understand how you use MySudoku.com, tracking visits, time spent, and popular puzzles to improve our Services.
• Details: Data is aggregated and anonymous, powered by Google Analytics.
• Examples: _ga, _gid (Google Analytics cookies).
• Used by: MySudoku.com, Google Analytics (see Google’s Cookie Usage).

3. Advertising Cookies

• Purpose: Enable personalized ads via Google AdSense to support our free puzzle platform.
• Details: These track your browsing habits (e.g., via Advertising ID) to show relevant ads across devices. They don’t store direct personal info but identify your device uniquely.
• Examples: __gads, IDE (Google AdSense cookies).
• Used by: MySudoku.com, Google AdSense (see Google’s AdSense Cookies).

Cookies on MySudoku.com serve these key functions:

• Operate the Site: Ensure smooth delivery of puzzles and rankings.
• Analyze Performance: Measure traffic and usage to enhance our 17M+ puzzle collection.
• Personalize Ads: Deliver tailored advertising to keep our Services free.
• Secure the Platform: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity (e.g., bot clicks on ads).

You can control how cookies are used on MySudoku.com:

• Consent Tool: Our Google AdSense consent popup lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising). Adjust settings anytime via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.
• Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser:
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
• Opt-Out Initiatives: Limit ad tracking via:
  • Your Online Choices
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Digital Advertising Alliance
  • All About Cookies

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of MySudoku.com from functioning properly. We do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

We use Google’s services for analytics and advertising:

• Google Analytics: Tracks usage anonymously to improve our platform (see Google’s Cookie Policy).
• Google AdSense: Personalizes ads based on your interests, sharing data with Google’s ad partners (see AdSense Privacy).

For a full list of Google’s partners, visit Google’s Advertising Partners.

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When updates occur, we’ll revise the "Last Updated" date above and, for significant changes, notify you via a notice on MySudoku.com. Please check back periodically.

For questions about this Cookie Policy, reach out to support@mysudoku.com