Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08/02/2026

Welcome to WordyFun.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use WordyFun, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (if you create an account)
• Game Data: Words created, stories written, game scores, and achievements
• User Content: Any text, stories, or other content you submit through our platform
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access WordyFun, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, game sessions
• Local Storage: Game progress, preferences, and settings stored in your browser
• Cookies: See Section 2 for detailed analytics and cookie information

2. Analytics and Cookies

2.1 What We Collect Through Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how users interact with WordyFun and to improve our services. With your consent, GA4 automatically collects:

• Page Views and Navigation: Which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and your navigation path through the site
• Game Events: Game starts, completions, achievements unlocked, and story submissions (content itself is not sent to GA4)
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device category (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Geographic Location: Approximate location based on IP address (country and city level, anonymized to protect your privacy)
• Session Data: Session duration, engagement time, bounce rate, and return visits
• Traffic Sources: How you found our site (search engines, direct visits, referrals)

Important: We have configured GA4 with privacy-enhancing features including IP anonymization, data retention limits (14 months), and Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences.

2.2 Why We Collect Analytics Data

We use analytics data for the following legitimate business purposes:

• Improve Game Design: Understand which games and features are most popular to prioritize development efforts
• Enhance User Experience: Identify usability issues, confusing navigation patterns, and areas where users get stuck
• Monitor Performance: Track page load times, identify slow-loading pages, and detect technical issues affecting user experience
• Analyze Engagement: Measure which game modes generate the most engagement and identify opportunities to add value
• Understand Our Audience: Learn about device preferences, browser compatibility needs, and geographic distribution to optimize our services
• Measure Marketing Effectiveness: Understand which channels bring users to WordyFun to allocate resources effectively

2.3 How to Opt Out of Analytics

You have full control over analytics tracking. You can opt out in multiple ways:

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit WordyFun, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can decline analytics cookies. You can also manage your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
• Browser Settings: You can disable cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics across all websites.

Essential Functionality: Opting out of analytics does not affect your ability to play games, save progress, or use any core features of WordyFun. Only optional analytics tracking is disabled.

2.4 Third-Party Data Processing

When you consent to analytics cookies, your data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred to Google's servers, including servers located in the United States and other countries. Google processes this data according to its own privacy policy:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics Terms of Service: We have accepted Google's Data Processing Amendment and enabled data deletion on termination.
• Data Sharing: Google may use analytics data in accordance with their privacy policy. We do not sell your data to Google or any other third party.

2.5 Cookies We Use

WordyFun uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for login, game functionality, security, and cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Used to track page views, events, and user behavior. These require your consent and can be disabled via the cookie banner.
• Advertising Cookies (Future): May be used for Google AdSense when approved. These will require separate consent.

For a detailed list of all cookies, including their names, purposes, and expiration dates, please refer to our cookie banner or contact us at privacy@wordyfun.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide our game services and fulfill our terms of service
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Consent: For optional features like marketing communications (where applicable)
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.2 Specific Uses

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain game functionality and features
• Save your game progress, scores, and achievements
• Display your content on leaderboards and amazing stories section (with approval)
• Score and evaluate your stories using AI
• Moderate content for safety and compliance with community guidelines
• Analyze usage patterns to improve game design and user experience
• Communicate with you about service updates, issues, or in response to your inquiries
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

• Local Browser Storage: Game preferences, progress, and achievements stored on your device
• AWS DynamoDB: User accounts, stories, high scores, and game data stored on secure servers
• AWS Amplify: Authentication and user session management

4.2 International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including the United States (AWS infrastructure) and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.

4.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication (AWS Amplify), access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Account data deleted after 24 months of inactivity (or upon request)
• Local Storage: Persists until you clear browser data or uninstall the app
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
• Published Stories: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (login, preferences, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve our service
• Advertising Cookies: May be used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense)

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. You can also use our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting, database (DynamoDB), authentication (Amplify)
• AI Services: Story evaluation and content moderation (Anthropic Claude)
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Google AdSense: Display advertising (when approved)

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request details about what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment

Important: WordyFun does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.

8.3 General User Rights

Regardless of location, all users can:

• Clear local browser data (game progress, preferences)
• Request deletion of submitted stories and high scores
• Opt out of leaderboard and public story display
• Manage cookie preferences through browser settings
• Update account information and preferences
• Close your account at any time

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wordyfun.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Children's Privacy

WordyFun is a family-friendly service suitable for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@wordyfun.com and we will delete such information promptly.

10. Data Protection Officer

For questions about data processing, GDPR compliance, or to exercise your data subject rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

• Email: privacy@wordyfun.com
• Subject Line: "Data Protection Request"

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by sending email notifications to registered users. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Privacy Inquiries: privacy@wordyfun.com
• General Support: support@wordyfun.com
• Website: https://wordyfun.com/contact