Shelf Hunt is built to need as little of your data as possible. Here is everything, plainly.
There is no sign-up. A random anonymous ID is stored in a cookie on your device so the game can remember your daily progress. It is not linked to your name, email, or identity.
Barcode scanning happens entirely on your device. Camera frames are processed locally to read the barcode digits and are never uploaded, stored, or seen by us. Only the barcode number itself is sent to look up the product.
We use this to run the game, improve puzzles, and report aggregate statistics (like "12,000 scans this month") to potential sponsors. Aggregates never identify individuals.
Same-day Family Replay attempts are counted separately from the official daily hunt. They do not change the public daily average, streaks, or sponsor delivery totals.
If ads are shown, they are served by Google AdSense, which may use cookies as described in Google's policies. Sponsored challenges are always labeled with the sponsor's name.
A sponsored game may unlock an optional coupon, promo code, or retailer offer after completion. We count aggregate reward views, code-copy actions, and outbound offer clicks so the sponsor can understand campaign performance. We do not send the sponsor a player name or individual gameplay history. Shopping links first show a family-safe reminder to ask a grown-up.
After a specific product is revealed, Shelf Hunt may show an optional retailer link. These links are clearly disclosed near the button and do not affect the puzzle. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchases through other disclosed retailer links may also be commission eligible.
Shelf Hunt is a family-friendly game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, children included — by design, there is no place to enter any.
Clearing your browser cookies removes your anonymous ID and disconnects any past gameplay from your device. For business questions, use the advertiser portal.
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