Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to "Words Deluxe" ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose information when you download, install, and use our mobile game "Words Deluxe" (the "Game"), available on iOS devices, and in connection with our participation in Google AdMob advertising services.

By using the Game, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

  • Device Identifiers: We may collect advertising identifiers such as IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers) or other unique device identifiers.

2.2 Usage Data

  • Gameplay Metrics: Levels completed, in-game actions, session duration, crash reports.
  • Log Data: Device model, OS version, game version, timestamp of usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Game’s features and performance.
  • To understand how users interact with our Game and diagnose technical issues.
  • To personalize and serve ads through Google AdMob.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Advertising Partners and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

We participate in Google AdMob to monetize the Game by displaying targeted advertisements. Google AdMob may collect and use certain information to serve personalized ads, including Device Identifiers, geolocation (at a country or city level), and usage data.

  • You can opt out of personalized advertising on iOS by enabling "Limit Ad Tracking" in your device settings.
  • For more information on Google’s practices, please visit Google Privacy & Terms.

4.2 Other Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party analytics providers (e.g., Firebase Analytics) to collect usage data, crash reports, and performance metrics.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We do not use traditional browser cookies, but may employ similar technologies (e.g., local storage) for the purposes described above.

6. GDPR and Data Subject Rights (EU Residents)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details in Section 11.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy with an updated "Effective Date".

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us.

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