PoopleLadder uses a small number of cookies and browser storage items. Game progress is kept in your browser so you do not need an account. Analytics are loaded only if you click "Accept" on the cookie banner; you can change your choice any time with "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
What We Store
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Cookie | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies | 365 days | No (strictly necessary) |
pl:daily:{number} | Local storage | Your ladder for a daily puzzle, so a reload keeps your progress | Until you clear site data | No (needed for the game) |
pl:stats | Local storage | Daily streak, best streak and solved count | Until you clear site data | No (needed for the game) |
pl:unlimited | Local storage | Unlimited mode: ladders solved in a row, best run, total | Until you clear site data | No (needed for the game) |
theme | Local storage | Light or dark theme choice | Until you clear site data | No (preference) |
stale-build-reload | Session storage | Reloads the page once after a site update | Until the tab closes | No (technical) |
_ga, _ga_* | Cookie (Google Analytics) | Counts visits and pages viewed | Up to 2 years | Yes, set only after Accept |
PVUV.ai script | Script (pvuv.ai) | Privacy-friendly visit counts and page speed | See pvuv.ai | Yes, loaded only after Accept |
Managing Cookies
Use "Cookie Settings" in the footer to accept or reject analytics. You can also delete cookies and site data in your browser settings; this resets your game progress and streak. More about how we handle data is in the Privacy Policy. Questions: support@poopleladder.com.