Cookie Policy

We believe in being up-front about the cookies used on our Minesweeper game. We use cookies so the game runs smoothly and remembers your preferences. Cookies can also help save your chosen difficulty level or record your best score, so you don’t have to set them again on every visit.

We also use these files to collect anonymous analytics. This means we see how many people play, which features they use, and if any errors occur — this helps us make the game better. Sometimes we use cookies to support advertising, such as showing ads that might interest you. We never use cookies to gather identifiable information without your consent.

You have the right to manage cookies in your browser. You can choose to allow cookies or disable them entirely. If you turn off cookies, some parts of our game may not work correctly — for example, settings might not be saved, and the game could run more slowly. You can still play Minesweeper without cookies, but you’ll have to pick your preferences each time you visit, and the game may feel slower. For example, your highest score won’t be saved if cookies are disabled.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use different types of cookies (essential, performance, and functionality), and how you can control them. We want you to understand these rules clearly, with no hidden mines.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device after you visit a site. They act as a memory for the Minesweeper game. For instance, a cookie might remember which version of the game you play, or whether you muted the sound.

These files help the game load your preferences automatically, giving you a faster and smoother experience without setting everything up again. All the cookies we use on our Minesweeper game are first-party cookies, meaning they come directly from us.

Cookies also help us understand how the game is used. For example, they may record which pages you play and how long you spend on each level. This information is collected anonymously and lets us improve performance and fix any issues in the game.

For instance, if we see many players getting stuck on one level, we can adjust that level to improve it. If some feature is rarely used, we might improve or remove it to focus on more parts of the game that players enjoy.

Importantly, cookies do not give us access to your personal information, like your name or email. They only hold data about your activity on the site. In short, cookies are safe and help the Minesweeper game remember things to improve your play.

How We Use Cookies

Our Minesweeper game uses cookies in several ways to improve your experience. We sort these cookies into Essential Cookies, Performance and Analytics Cookies, and Functionality Cookies. Each type of cookie serves a different purpose: keeping the game secure and working properly, helping us understand how the game performs, or remembering your settings and preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Minesweeper game to work. They handle basic functions like keeping you securely logged in and remembering your game progress or session as you move around the site. Often, these cookies expire when you close your browser or after a short time. Without these cookies, core parts of the game will break — for example, you might lose your current game if you reload or navigate away. Because essential cookies only handle needed tasks, they do not track you or collect personal information beyond what the game requires.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and Analytics cookies let us understand how you and others use the Minesweeper game. For example, they can track how many games are played, which levels are popular, and whether errors occur during play. This information is anonymous and helps us improve game performance, fix bugs, and make the game more enjoyable. Often, these cookies last longer, so they can track usage trends over weeks or months. These cookies do not store private information.

You can choose to disable performance or analytics cookies in your browser settings. If you turn these off, the game will still work, but we won’t receive usage data. That means we might not catch problems or learn what parts of the game players enjoy most. In short, opting out won’t break the game, but it could slow down improvements to its performance and features.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies make the game more personal to you by remembering your settings. They store any preferences you select so you don’t have to set them again each time you play. For example, functionality cookies can save things like:

Your chosen difficulty level and game settings.
Theme or color mode (such as light or dark mode).
Language preference and sound/music settings.
Any other options you select in the game (for example, board size or style).

With these cookies enabled, you will always see the game just how you like it. If you disable functionality cookies, the game will revert to default settings, and you will have to reselect your preferences each time you visit. For example, if you set the game to Expert mode, that choice will be remembered each time you play.

Managing Your Cookies

You can delete or block cookies at any time, but remember that turning off cookies might make some parts of our game less functional or slower.

Google Chrome: Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the browser, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. From there, you can clear all cookies or block them entirely.Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu (three lines) in the top right corner and choose Options (or Preferences), then select Privacy & Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to view and remove cookies.Safari (Mac): Go to Safari > Preferences, then click the Privacy tab. Here, click Manage Website Data to see and delete cookies. You can also choose to block all cookies from this menu.Microsoft Edge: Click the three-dot menu, go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can clear cookies, adjust site permissions, or turn off cookies entirely there.

You can also use private or incognito browsing modes if you prefer not to save cookies. In these modes, your browser will generally delete cookies when you close the window. This means you can play Minesweeper without the game remembering your settings after you leave the site.

You can also manually clear cookies from your browser if you want to reset all settings. Clearing cookies will erase any preferences saved by the game, so you would start with default settings on your next visit.

If your browser is not listed above, look for cookie or privacy settings under Privacy, Security, or Cookies. For example, in many browsers, you can search in the help menu for 'manage cookies.'

For detailed instructions, see your browser’s help or support pages. Again, note that if you limit or disable cookies, some game features may stop working or feel less smooth. Many browsers also let you set exceptions.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from third-party services to support our Minesweeper game. For example, if we use an advertising network or an external analytics tool, those providers might set their cookies on your device. These third-party cookies can track how you move between different websites or see which ads you click on. For instance, if our game advertises, that ad network can set a cookie to know if you opened it. Later, if you visit a different site using the same ad network, the network can recognize that you played our game. This lets third parties use information from multiple sites to serve relevant ads or content. We have no control over these cookies or the data they collect.

If you have concerns about third-party cookies, consider using the opt-out tools these companies provide. Many companies offer ways to limit or opt out of their cookies. For example, Google has an Ads Settings page to disable personalized ads, and Facebook offers options to limit tracking in your account settings. To learn how to manage these types of cookies, consult the provider’s support or privacy pages.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy should there be changes in our game or legal requirements in the industry. All alterations will be posted on this page. You may check the 'Last Updated' date at the top to see when the policy was last changed. For transparency, check this page periodically to see if anything has changed. If you continue accessing the website after the changes have been made, it implies that you accept the revisions.

In summary, cookies help keep Minesweeper convenient and personalized. You have full control to manage or disable them in your browser settings, but keep in mind that doing so may limit some game features or personalization if cookies are fully disabled.