Account Information

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile image (optional)
• Account creation and last login timestamps
• Terms of Service acceptance date and version

Game Data

• Game progress and achievements
• Word discoveries and combinations
• Leaderboard entries and scores
• Game analytics and usage patterns
• Daily puzzle attempts and solutions

Technical Information

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Session data and authentication tokens
• Error logs and performance metrics

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your registration and manage your account
• Track game progress and provide personalized experiences
• Generate leaderboards and competitive features
• Improve game mechanics and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the Service
• Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send important service updates and notifications

We are committed to protecting your information. We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical security safeguards to help protect your data from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We use industry-standard practices like Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data in transit and secure hashing algorithms for passwords at rest:

• Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt with salt rounds
• Database connections use secure protocols
• Access to user data is restricted and monitored
• Regular security updates and maintenance
• Secure session management with JWT tokens

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, etc.)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Public Leaderboards: Your username and scores may appear on public leaderboards
• Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated data may be shared for analytics purposes

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the support channels provided in the Service.