Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Knowess ("we", "us", or "our") operates knowess.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do not require account registration to play Knowess. If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message solely to respond to you.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically receive:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

Local Storage

Game state (e.g., current puzzle progress, daily challenge completion) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Site and game experience
  • Analyze usage patterns to understand how players interact with the game
  • Respond to your support inquiries
  • Detect and prevent abuse or technical issues

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization) to understand aggregate usage trends. These tools may place cookies or use similar tracking technologies. You can opt out by using browser settings or privacy extensions such as uBlock Origin.

4. Cookies

The Site uses minimal cookies. Essential cookies may be set to maintain basic functionality. Analytics cookies, if used, are anonymized. No advertising or cross-site tracking cookies are used.

5. Data Retention

We retain support emails only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry. Automatically collected analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymized form. Local game data exists solely on your device and can be cleared at any time via your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Knowess is a general-audience game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@knowess.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: