Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to our Crossword Puzzle Game. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services.

Information We Collect

1. Guest Session Data

Our app operates primarily as a guest experience. We collect minimal data to provide game functionality:

• Guest ID: A randomly generated identifier for your session
• Device ID: A unique identifier for your device
• Platform: Your device platform (Android, iOS, or Web)
• Session Tokens: Temporary authentication tokens (expire after 15 minutes)

2. Game Progress Data

• Puzzle completion status
• Game scores and achievements
• Language preferences
• Difficulty level selections

3. Technical Data

• IP address (for security and rate limiting)
• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Crash reports and error logs

4. Feedback Data

If you choose to send feedback through the app, the message content is sent to our server. No account is required.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the game service
• Generate and deliver crossword puzzles in multiple languages
• Save your game progress and preferences
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Improve game performance and user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Storage Duration

• Session Tokens: Expire after 15 minutes of inactivity
• Guest Data: Stored temporarily and may be deleted after 90 days of inactivity
• Game Progress: Stored locally on your device and synced to our servers

Security Measures

• JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication with short expiration times
• Mobile attestation (Play Integrity for Android, App Attest for iOS)
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security audits and updates

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share limited data with:

• Google AdMob: We use AdMob to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads. AdMob may collect device information and advertising identifiers to serve relevant ads. Rewarded ads are optional — you choose to watch them to earn hints and tickets. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• AI Service Providers: For generating crossword clues (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Groq) - only word and clue data, no personal information
• Cloud Hosting: Our servers are hosted securely
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your game progress
• Opt-out: Disable optional data collection
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using the service at any time

Children's Privacy

Our game is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. The game operates primarily in guest mode, requiring no personal information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our service is available globally and supports multiple languages (Arabic, English, French). Your data may be processed in different countries, but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking technologies:

• Session Cookies: To maintain your login state (web version)
• Local Storage: To save game preferences and progress
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use analytics cookies. AdMob may use advertising identifiers as described above.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying an in-app notification

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us: