Privacy Policy for Word Spell: Crossword

Last Updated: June 6, 2026

[Insert Developer/Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the mobile application Word Spell: Crossword (the “Game”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy comprehensively discloses how we access, collect, use, and share your data when you play our Game, in strict compliance with the Google Play Developer Program Policies (including the Data Safety section).

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

To provide a functioning game experience, analyze performance, and serve advertisements, we collect both Personal Data and Non-Personal Data through standard industry practices.

A. Information Provided Directly by You

  • Customer Support: If you contact us directly for support, we may collect your email address, name, and any information you provide in the correspondence.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Device and Usage Data)

When you play the Game, we or our third-party services automatically collect:

  • Device Identifiers: IP address, Android Advertising ID (AAID), and unique device tokens.
  • Device Information: Device model, manufacturer, operating system version, system language, and network connection type.
  • Usage/Gameplay Data: Game progress, level completions, puzzle solving times, in-game choices, and crash/performance logs.

C. Sensitive Permissions

Our Game limits the request of sensitive permissions. If any are requested, they are strictly used for gameplay features and are preceded by an explicit in-app disclosure.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your information only for legitimate purposes that align with user expectations:

  • App Functionality: To save your game progress, track your levels, and maintain your crossword puzzles.
  • Analytics and Optimization: To monitor app crashes, track game engagement, and optimize user experience performance.
  • Advertising: To show relevant in-game advertisements (rewarded videos, interstitials, and banners).
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our systems from malicious activities or cheating.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with third-party service providers (such as Ad Networks and Analytics SDKs) that are compliant with Google Play Policies.

These third-party tools may collect data independently under their own privacy policies. We utilize the following categories of partners:

  • Google Services: Google Play Services, Firebase Analytics, and Google AdMob (for monetization and crash reporting).
  • Ad Networks: [Insert other ad networks if applicable, e.g., Unity Ads, AppLovin].
  • Analytics Providers: [Insert other analytics if applicable].

4. Data Security and Handling Procedures

We implement industry-standard security measures designed to secure your data and protect it from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. All transmission of user data happens over secure, encrypted channels (HTTPS/SSL).

5. Data Retention and Deletion Policy

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide you with the Game services or to comply with legal obligations.

How to Request Account or Data Deletion:

In compliance with Google Play’s Data Deletion Policy, users can request the deletion of their personal data at any time. If you wish to have your gameplay data, account information, or associated identifiers permanently deleted from our systems, please contact us at [Insert Your Contact Email]. We will process and fulfill valid deletion requests within 30 days.

6. Children’s Privacy (Google Play Families Policy)

Word Spell: Crossword is intended for a general audience.

  • [Option A – If your game is NOT targeted at children under 13]: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our servers.
  • [Option B – If your game targets children/families]: If this app is designed for children or handles children’s data, we ensure strict compliance with Google Play’s Families Policy, including the use of certified Families Ad SDKs and omitting the collection of sensitive personal identifiers.

7. International User Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your geographic location, you may hold specific privacy rights:

  • EEA/UK Users (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your data, object to processing, and restrict data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent for personalized ads at any time via the in-game settings.
  • California Users (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to request a disclosure of what data is collected, opt-out of the “sale or sharing” of personal information, and request data erasure.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data privacy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

  • Email: arpalpahade@gmail.com