Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How Mystiword Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

Mystiword uses different types of storage technologies to provide game functionality and advertising services:

2.1 LocalStorage (Not Traditional Cookies)

We use browser localStorage to store your game data locally on your device. This is not a traditional cookie but serves a similar purpose for data persistence.

Essential Game Data Storage

Data Type	Purpose	Duration
Game Statistics	Track games played, won, streaks, and guess distribution	Persistent until cleared
Game State	Save current game progress, guesses, and target word	Persistent until cleared
User Settings	Remember word length, difficulty, color scheme, category preferences	Persistent until cleared
Rewards	Track hint pool and wildcard pool counts	Persistent until cleared
Recent Words	Store last 15 words per length to prevent repetition	Persistent until cleared

Note: This data is stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Advertising Cookies

Cookie Provider	Purpose	Type
Google AdSense	Ad personalization based on browsing behavior	Marketing
Google AdSense	Frequency capping (limit how often you see an ad)	Marketing
Google AdSense	Ad measurement and effectiveness reporting	Analytics
Google AdSense	Security and fraud prevention	Essential

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary

These are essential for the website to function properly:

Game Data Storage: localStorage for saving game progress and statistics
Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

You cannot opt out of these as they are essential for the game to work.

3.2 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements:

Google AdSense: Display and personalize advertisements
Third-Party Partners: Google's advertising partners may also set cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 5 below).

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to measure ad performance and effectiveness.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit Mystiword, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies (including advertising cookies)
Accept only essential cookies (game functionality only)
Customize your cookie preferences

Your choice is stored in localStorage and you can change it at any time through the settings menu or footer link.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Through Mystiword

Use the cookie consent banner on your first visit
Access cookie settings through the footer link
Clear game data through browser settings

5.2 Through Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Warning: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from saving game progress and statistics.

5.3 Google Ad Settings

To opt out of personalized advertising:

Visit Google Ad Settings
Visit Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
Visit Your Online Choices (EU users)

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Since Mystiword does not track users across websites, DNT signals do not affect our first-party localStorage usage. However, Google AdSense may respond to DNT signals according to their policies.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Impact of Refusing Cookies

8.1 Refusing Essential Storage

If you refuse or clear localStorage, you will lose:

All game statistics and progress
Saved settings and preferences
Hint and wildcard pools
Current game state

8.2 Refusing Advertising Cookies

If you refuse advertising cookies:

You will still see ads, but they will not be personalized
Ads may be less relevant to your interests
The game will continue to function normally

9. Third-Party Cookie Policies

For more information about how third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies:

10. International Users

10.1 GDPR (EU Users)

Under GDPR, cookies that are not strictly necessary require your consent. We obtain consent through our cookie banner before setting non-essential cookies.

10.2 CCPA (California Users)

Under CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. While we do not sell data, Google AdSense may share data with advertising partners. You can opt out through the links in Section 5.3.

10.3 ePrivacy Directive

We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive by obtaining consent before storing non-essential cookies on your device.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us via email.

NobleBytes LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mystiword.com

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