Privacy Policy for WordHunt

Effective Date: June 7, 2026
Last Updated: June 7, 2026

Fawad Yahya ("we", "us", or "our") operates the WordHunt mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Player Name: A nickname you choose for the leaderboard. This is publicly visible to other players.
• Country: A country you select to represent on the leaderboard. This is publicly visible.
• Game Scores: Your high scores are stored to compete on leaderboards, separated by language and board size.

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version (anonymous).
• Advertising Identifiers: If you allow tracking, advertising identifiers may be used by ad networks to show personalized ads.

2. How We Use Information

• To enable leaderboards across 5 languages (Norwegian, English, Spanish, French, Russian) and board sizes
• To display advertisements (via Google AdMob)
• To process in-app purchases (via Apple App Store and Google Play)
• To improve the game experience

3. Third-Party Services

• Google Firebase Firestore: Stores leaderboard data. Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob: Displays advertisements. Privacy Policy
• Apple App Store / Google Play: Process in-app purchases. Apple Privacy

4. Children's Privacy

Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it.

5. Data Storage and Security

Leaderboard data is stored on Google Firebase servers in Europe (europe-west region). Local data (settings, sound preferences, purchase status) is stored only on your device.

6. Your Rights

• Choose any nickname (no real name required)
• Stop using the App at any time
• Request deletion of your leaderboard entry by contacting us
• Disable advertising tracking in iOS Settings > Privacy > Tracking

7. In-App Purchases

The App offers the following in-app purchase:

• Remove Ads (one-time purchase)

Payment is processed by Apple or Google. We do not store your payment information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Fawad Yahya
Email: fawad_y@hotmail.com
Address: Ørneveien 14A, 1476 Rasta, Lørenskog, Norway