Clue Glue Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-11-15
Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Clue Glue (“Clue Glue”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are deeply committed to protecting your personal information and safeguarding your privacy. Clue Glue is a daily word-association game with an AI teammate (“Platform”).
By visiting Clue Glue (https://playclueglue.com) as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application that is linked or otherwise connected to this Platform (collectively, this “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Policy. In this Policy, we seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, use, share, store, and what rights you have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this Policy that you disagree with, please discontinue the use of our Sites and our services.
This Policy applies to all information collected through our Site and Platform, and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this Policy as the "Services").
Please read this policy carefully to make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us. For additional information about our business practices, please read our Terms of Use.
WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Any information relating to an individual or household (as applicable), from which that individual can be identified (whether directly or indirectly).
WHO DO WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM?
To properly operate our Services, Clue Glue may collect data from users and visitors of the Platform and Sites. We collect data from users and visitors of the Platform.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND WHY?
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect different types of information. This information can be collected automatically when you interact with our Services, provided directly by you, or obtained from service providers and third parties.
Automatically Collected
When you visit, use, or navigate the Platform and Site, we automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address and/or browser and device characteristics. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information). Still, it may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is used to maintain the security and operation of our Services and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes, and may be shared with third parties as described below in “Will your information be shared with anyone?”
Information Provided by You
We store your submitted clues, selected words, AI guesses, game progress, scores and completion times. A random browser cookie connects your browser to its saved games. Leaderboards show generated player aliases, scores and ranks. Clue Glue does not require an account, email address, password or payment to play.
INFORMATION SHARED WITH THIRD PARTIES?
We use service providers to host and operate the game, process AI requests and support analytics. We may also disclose information as required by law, to protect rights and security, or with your consent where required.
AI teammate
When you submit a clue, we send the clue, the requested number of guesses and remaining board words to OpenAI to generate guesses and explanations. Your selected target words and browser identity are not included in that model request. Avoid entering personal or sensitive information in clues. See OpenAI’s Privacy Policy.
Site operation and analytics
We use game and technical information to save progress, calculate rankings, prevent abuse, diagnose errors and improve the game. Hosting providers process network and device information to deliver the website. The game also loads fonts from Google Fonts.
We use Google Tag Manager to manage measurement tags. Loading this service sends technical request information to Google. When Google Analytics tags are enabled through the container, they may collect browser, device and usage information using cookies or similar technologies. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Cookies and your choices
For details about browser identity, saved preferences and analytics storage, see our Cookie Policy. Blocking or clearing site storage can cause the game to forget your browser identity and progress. Clearing browser storage does not itself delete saved server records.
How do we use your information?
We process information to deliver the game and saved progress, administer rankings, protect the service and comply with legal obligations. Where applicable, processing relies on providing the requested service, legitimate interests in operating and securing it, legal obligations, or consent where required. Privacy rights and choices are described below.
How long do we keep your information?
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law, such as for tax or accounting purposes, responding to a subpoena, or other legal requirements. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy, and we handle your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
International Data Transfers
Our Services are primarily hosted in the U.S. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where we engage third-party service providers. Please note that these jurisdictions may have laws and protections that differ from those in your country of residence.
We take steps to safeguard your Personal Information in compliance with applicable data protection laws when transferring it internationally.
How do we keep your information safe?
We aim to protect your personal information through organizational and technical security measures.
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of any personal information we process. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee the internet is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should access the Services only in a secure environment.
Do we collect information from minors?
The Services are intended for visitors and users who are sixteen (16) years of age or older (or the applicable minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or market data from children under 16. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 16 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users under 16 has been collected, we will promptly delete such data from our records.
What are your privacy rights?
EU Residents
If you live in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have specific rights regarding your personal information. While these rights may have specific limitations and qualifications, we're committed to helping you understand and exercise them. Here's what you should know:
Your Core Rights
Access Your Data. You can request information about what personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of that data.
Correct Your Data. You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Delete Your Data ("Right to be Forgotten"). In certain situations, you can request that we delete your personal information. This applies particularly when: (1) We originally collected the data based on your consent; (2) You've withdrawn that consent; and (3) We have no other legal basis for keeping your information.
Limit How We Use Your Data. You can ask us to restrict how we process your personal information, especially when: (1) You're questioning the accuracy of your data; (2) You need us to maintain data even if we no longer need it temporarily; and (3) You've objected to our use of the data, and we're verifying the situation.
Move Your Data. You have the right to: (1) Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format; and (2) Have your data transferred to another organization (where technically feasible).
Object to Data Processing. You can object to: (1) Direct marketing (including profiling); (2) Processing based on our legitimate interests, unless we can demonstrate compelling grounds to continue; and (3) Other specific uses of your data in certain circumstances.
Protection from Automated Decisions. You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making that: (1) Creates legal effects concerning you; and (2) Significantly impacts you.
Withdraw Consent. If we're processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. Note: Withdrawing consent doesn't affect the lawfulness of previous processing
File a Complaint. You have the right to: (1) Submit complaints directly to us about how we handle your data; or (2) File a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details (here).
Exercising These Rights. We're here to help you understand and use your data privacy rights.
US Residents
This section applies exclusively to Personal Information collected from consumers residing in the United States. Certain U.S. states, including California, grant specific privacy rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). "Personal Information" refers to any data that can be linked to an individual or household. Key rights include accessing, correcting, and deleting personal information; obtaining copies of collected data; opting out of data sales, sharing, and targeted advertising; and receiving special protections for sensitive personal information.
Clue Glue collects and processes personal information in accordance with this policy. We do not gather sensitive data to infer user characteristics. We may share personal information in ways that may be considered a ‘sale’ or ‘sharing’ under certain U.S. state privacy laws. Where required, we provide opt-out mechanisms. Consumers may request specific notices regarding their rights under applicable laws. Please note that these rights vary by state and are subject to certain exceptions and limitations.
WHAT IF I AM A RESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA?
Notice to California Residents/Your California Privacy Rights
California Civil Code Section 1798.83, otherwise known as California’s Shine the Light law, permits customers who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
WHAT IF I AM A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE?
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah or Virginia, you may have certain privacy rights ("Rights") under the applicable laws in your state ("State Privacy Laws").
Right to Access and Confirm. Users can access their personal information and confirm whether Clue Glue is processing their data.
Right to Correct and Delete. Users can request the correction of inaccurate personal information and the deletion of their collected data.
Right to Obtain Copies. Users can request copies of the Personal Information collected about them, where feasible.
Right to Opt-Out of “Sales”. Users can opt out of data sales, sharing, and targeted advertising practices.
Right to Limit Sensitive Information. Users can request limits on the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, and in some cases, Clue Glue must obtain consent before processing such data.
Right to Non-Discrimination. Users are protected from discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
Exercising These Rights. We're here to help you understand and use your data privacy rights.
DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?
Yes, we will update this Policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Revised” date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this Policy, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.