Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to WordNikunja ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our word guessing game application.
By using WordNikunja, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Username: A unique identifier you choose (5-10 characters)
- Full Name: Your display name
- Email Address: For account verification and recovery
- Password: Securely hashed and stored
- Profile Avatar: Optional image you upload (stored as Base64)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our application, we automatically collect:
- Game Statistics: Scores, wins, losses, streaks, guesses
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions
2.3 Guest Users
If you use WordNikunja without creating an account, we store your game data locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers and will be lost if you clear your browser data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our game service
- To create and manage your user account
- To display your profile on the leaderboard
- To track and display your game statistics
- To send password reset emails when requested
- To improve our application and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
We use Google Firebase for authentication and data storage. Your data is:
- Stored on secure Firebase servers
- Encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Protected by Firebase security rules
- Password hashed using industry-standard algorithms
While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Leaderboard: Your username, display name, avatar, and score are visible to all users on the leaderboard
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for backend services
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition
6. Advertising
WordNikunja displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and opt-out options at Google Ads Settings.
7. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Store guest user game progress
- Remember user preferences
- Cache game data for offline play
You can clear this data through your browser settings, but this will reset your guest progress.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update your profile information anytime
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@technikunja.com
9. Children's Privacy
WordNikunja is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This 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. Your continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contact@technikunja.com
- Website: wordguess.technikunja.com