Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account on List Summary, we collect:

  • Username: A unique identifier for your account
  • Email address: For account verification and communication
  • Password: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption

Gameplay Data

To provide our service and track your progress, we collect:

  • Lists you've played and completed
  • Your guesses and answers
  • Completion times and scores
  • Game mode preferences
  • Achievement progress

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

  • IP address (for security and analytics)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our gaming service
  • Track your progress and achievements
  • Display leaderboards and statistics
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Communicate important updates about the service
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  • Public Profile Information: If you choose to make your profile public, your username, achievements, and statistics may be visible to other users
  • Leaderboards: Your username and scores may appear on public leaderboards
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

  • Encrypted passwords using bcrypt hashing
  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Protected database with access controls
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can request deletion at any time.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Save game progress temporarily
  • Analyze website usage (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@listsummary.com

7. Children's Privacy

List Summary is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us: