Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 February 2025

Introduction

Welcome to WordSweep ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our daily puzzle game at wordsweep.io. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

We do not collect any personal information from users when they play the game. However, if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address and first name. This information is only collected when you actively opt in, and it is stored and managed by our third-party marketing platform, Brevo.

Non-Personal Information:

We use your browser's local storage to save your game state and recognize your device. We also collect aggregated, non-personal analytics data (such as device type, operating system, and general usage patterns) via Vercel Analytics. This data helps us improve the game and is not used to personally identify you.

2. Data Storage and Security

Data Storage:

Your game state is stored in your browser's local storage and resets automatically when the daily puzzle refreshes. Newsletter subscription details (email and first name) are stored and managed by Brevo. Analytics data is handled by Vercel.

Security:

We do not store sensitive personal data. For the limited personal information we do collect, our third-party partners (Brevo and Vercel) use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

3. Data Retention

Game Data:

Data stored in your browser (via local storage) persists until you clear it or until the daily puzzle resets.

Subscription Data:

We retain your newsletter information only as long as it is necessary to manage our mailing list and in accordance with our data retention policies.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share aggregated, non-personal analytics data with Vercel solely for the purpose of improving the Service. Your newsletter information is managed by Brevo and is not shared with any other third parties except as required to deliver the newsletter or comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Newsletter Subscribers:

You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

General:

Since we do not collect other personal information through the game, there are no further rights regarding personal data.

6. Legal and Jurisdictional Considerations

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws (for example, GDPR for EU users). Our game is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: ben@wordsweep.io