Privacy Policy

Welcome to GemQuest. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our browser-based puzzle game.

1. Information We Collect

GemQuest is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect minimal data necessary to provide a smooth gaming experience:

• Local Storage Data: Your game progress, high scores, and settings are stored locally in your browser using the Web Storage API. This data never leaves your device.
• Technical Data: Standard browser information such as browser type, device type, and screen resolution may be collected anonymously to improve compatibility.
• Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymized, aggregated gameplay statistics (e.g., which levels are most played) to improve the game. No personally identifiable information is included.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require account registration or login.
• We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal identifiers.
• We do not collect payment information. GemQuest is entirely free to play.
• We do not track your location beyond your general region for analytics purposes.

3. Cookies

GemQuest may use session cookies to maintain your current game state during a session. These cookies expire when you close your browser. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

4. Children's Privacy

GemQuest is a family-friendly game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The game contains no advertisements, in-app purchases, or links to external websites.

5. Third-Party Services

GemQuest loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google's own privacy policy governs data collected by their font service. We do not share any user data with third parties for commercial purposes.

6. Data Security

Since GemQuest stores all progress data locally on your device, your gameplay data is protected by your own browser and device security. We have no access to your locally stored data.

7. Your Rights

You can delete all locally stored game data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cache. This will reset your game progress and high scores.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of GemQuest after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the feedback option available within the game's settings menu.

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of GemQuest (the "Game"). By playing GemQuest, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or playing GemQuest, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Game.

2. Description of the Game

GemQuest is a free, browser-based match-and-swap puzzle game. The Game involves matching colorful gems on a grid to score points and progress through levels. There is no gambling, no real-money wagering, no prizes of monetary value, and no in-app purchases.

3. License to Play

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and play GemQuest solely for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the Game's source code or assets.
• Use automated bots, scripts, or tools to interact with the Game.
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract assets from the Game.
• Use the Game for commercial purposes without written permission.

4. Intellectual Property

All content within GemQuest, including but not limited to graphics, code, sound design, level designs, and the GemQuest name and logo, is the intellectual property of the Game's creators and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

5. No Real-Money Gambling

GemQuest contains absolutely no gambling mechanics. All in-game scores, points, and achievements are virtual and have no monetary value. They cannot be exchanged for real currency, prizes, or goods of any kind.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use GemQuest only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Game or its underlying systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Game.
• Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the Game.

7. Disclaimers

GemQuest is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Game will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Game is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the creators of GemQuest shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Game, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Modifications to the Game

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue GemQuest at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Game following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GemQuest regarding your use of the Game.