How We Handle Your Data
Cat Brain World Guide is an independent, educational fan website. We respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal data as possible to operate the site and respond to your requests. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. This website is not the official website of the game and is not affiliated with its creators or publishers.
1. Who We Are
Cat Brain World Guide is a fan-made resource created by puzzle enthusiasts. We provide hint-first guides, explanations, and community information related to Cat Brain World: Tricky Puzzle. We do not represent the official team and we do not sell products or in-app items.
2. What We Collect
We try to minimize personal data. Depending on how you use the site, we may process:
- Contact details: email address and the content of your message when you submit the contact form.
- Newsletter details: your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Technical basics: essential cookies and aggregated usage metrics necessary to operate and protect the site.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid sharing sensitive information in free-text fields.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to keep the site functional and to measure basic, aggregated usage. No behavioral profiling or third-party advertising cookies are used. For more details, see our Cookies Policy.
4. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your requests and messages.
- To send the newsletter if you opt in, and to manage subscriptions and unsubscribes.
- To operate, secure, and improve our website (for example, preventing spam or abuse).
- To comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms of Use.
5. Legal Bases
Where required by law (for example, in the EEA/UK), we rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: operating a safe, useful fan resource with essential analytics and security.
- Consent: sending you the newsletter after you subscribe, which you can revoke at any time.
- Legal obligation: where we must retain certain information to comply with law.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with service providers that help us run the site (for example, email delivery). These providers process data only on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Contact messages may be retained for support history and security. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object or request portability. You can also withdraw newsletter consent at any time by unsubscribing. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. International Transfers
Our site may be accessed globally. When we use service providers located in other countries, we take appropriate measures to protect your information in line with this policy and applicable law.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please reach out via the contact form on our Contact section.
Effective date: 25 October 2025