Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Wordl. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our word puzzle game. By using Wordl, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Wordl is designed with privacy in mind. We minimize data collection and store most game-related information locally on your device. This policy applies to all users of Wordl, whether you play as a guest or create an account.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use Wordl:

Guest Users (No Account)

If you play without creating an account, we store your game statistics, progress, and preferences locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Registered Users

If you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for account login and password recovery)
• Username (if you choose to set one)
• Game statistics (wins, losses, streaks, guess distribution)
• Account preferences (theme, colorblind mode settings)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Wordl, our servers may automatically log standard information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is used for security, performance monitoring, and analytics purposes.

Cookies and Local Storage

Wordl uses cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled if you want to use account features.
• Local Storage: Used to save your game progress, statistics, and preferences locally on your device. This data is not sent to our servers unless you have an account and choose to sync.
• Session Cookies: Used to maintain your login session. These expire when you close your browser or after a set period.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use Wordl so we can improve the game. Only set if you consent to analytics cookies.
• Advertising Cookies: Wordl displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may set cookies or use similar technologies (such as device identifiers) on your browser to serve ads, measure ad performance, and, where you have consented, personalize the ads you see based on your visits to this and other websites. Only set if you consent to advertising cookies. See the "Advertising and Google AdSense" section below for details on how to control this.

When you first visit Wordl, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept all cookies, allow essential cookies only, or manage your preferences for analytics and advertising cookies individually. You can change your choice at any time from the "Manage Preferences" link in the site footer. You can also clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time. Note that doing so will reset your local game statistics if you don't have an account.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Wordl game service
• Allow you to create and manage your account
• Save your game progress and statistics
• Enable multiplayer features and leaderboards
• Send important service updates (account security, major changes)
• Improve our service through aggregated, anonymized analytics
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Show advertising through Google AdSense, and, where you have consented, personalize the ads you see

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your account email or in-game statistics with advertisers. Advertising cookies described below are used only for ad delivery, measurement, and (with your consent) personalization by Google and its advertising partners — not by us directly.

Third-Party Services

Wordl may use the following third-party services:

• Hosting and Infrastructure: We use cloud hosting providers to deliver our service. These providers may process your data as part of providing their services to us.
• Authentication: If you sign in using a third-party provider (such as Google), we receive limited profile information as permitted by that provider's privacy settings.
• Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how our service is used. These services collect aggregated data that does not personally identify you.
• Advertising (Google AdSense): We use Google AdSense to display ads on Wordl. See "Advertising and Google AdSense" below for details.

All third-party services we use are required to protect your data in accordance with their privacy policies and applicable laws.

Advertising and Google AdSense

Wordl is a free game and is supported in part by advertising served through Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, and its advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Wordl or other websites, and to measure how ads perform.

Where required by law (including for visitors in the European Economic Area, the UK, and Switzerland), we ask for your consent before any advertising or analytics cookies are set, using the cookie banner described above. If you decline advertising cookies, you may still see ads, but they will not be personalized based on your browsing activity.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, and control the ads you see, at:

• How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services
• Google Ads Settings — view and manage ad personalization for your Google account
• aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU) — opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated data. Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes.
• Portability: You can request an export of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Wordl is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to us. You can also visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or learn more about Wordl.