Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 2026
Higher or Lower (“we”, “us”) operates the website higher-or-lower.xyz(the “Service”). This page explains what information we collect and how it is used. By using the Service, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. You can play the entire game without providing any personal information.
- Leaderboard submissions. If you choose to submit a score, we store the display name you type, your score, the category played, and a timestamp. Please do not enter your real name or any personal information as your display name — it is shown publicly on the leaderboard.
- Local device storage.We use your browser’s
localStorageto save your high score, game statistics, sound preference, and cookie choice. This data stays on your device and is never sent to us. - Basic technical data. Like most websites, our hosting provider may process standard request data (such as IP address and browser type) to deliver and secure the Service.
Cookies and advertising
We may display ads served by Google AdSense and its partners. Third- party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our Service and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info/choices.
- For more information about how Google uses data, see How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
How we use information
We use the limited data above to operate the leaderboard, display your scores and stats, prevent obvious cheating, keep the Service running, and (where applicable) show advertising.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Data is processed by the service providers that run this site (our hosting and database providers) and, where ads are shown, advertising partners as described above.
Children’s privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Your choices
You can clear the locally stored data at any time by clearing your browser storage for this site. You can manage ad personalization through the links above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email contact@higher-or-lower.xyz.