Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/14/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Worduel Game ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Player names (stored locally in your browser)
  • Game guesses and interactions
  • Game room participation data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Usage patterns and game statistics

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences (e.g., player name, theme settings)
  • Track game progress and statistics
  • Improve user experience
  • Enable advertising services (see Section 4)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC ("Google") for displaying advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to:

  • Display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history
  • Measure ad performance and effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Google may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visitingGoogle's Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visitGoogle's Privacy Policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our game service
  • Enable multiplayer functionality
  • Track game progress and statistics
  • Improve and optimize our service
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

6. Data Storage and Security

Most game data (player names, game progress) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Third-party services we use include:

  • Google AdSense (advertising)
  • Vercel Analytics (analytics, if applicable)

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through:

  • Our website contact form (if available)
  • Email: [Your contact email]

12. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA respectively. This includes the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
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