Wordcels Puzzle ("Wordcels", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Wordcels Puzzle game and related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Email Address
We collect your email address to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Associate gameplay data with your identity
- Track streaks and progress
- Enable access to puzzle archives
- Synchronize gameplay across multiple devices
- Send transactional emails such as login codes and account notifications
- Send occasional product updates, announcements, or marketing communications related to Wordcels
You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time using links provided in those messages.
Third-Party Sign-In
Wordcels lets you sign in with Google as an alternative to the email + magic-link flow. Sign in with Apple on iPhone and Sign in with Google on Android will be added later.
When you sign in this way, Google or Apple confirms who you are and sends us:
- Your email address (or, with Apple's "Hide My Email," a private forwarding address)
- A unique account number from Google or Apple — this lets us recognize you next time, even if you change your email with them
- Your name and profile picture as part of the standard Google sign-in — we receive these but do not save or use them anywhere in Wordcels
- A flag saying whether they consider your email verified
We do not ask for your contacts, calendar, photos, friends, or anything else. We do not post anything on your behalf.
After you sign in once, we don't talk to Google or Apple again. We don't tell them when you come back, when you play, or anything else about how you use Wordcels.
Using these sign-in methods is also covered by the provider's own privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy, Apple Privacy Policy.
Gameplay and Usage Data
We collect basic gameplay and engagement data, including:
- Puzzle activity and progress
- Streaks and archive access
- Device and browser information
- Anonymous usage metrics
This data is used to operate and improve the Service.
Facebook Page Integration
Wordcels uses Facebook Page permissions only to publish content to our own Facebook Page and to measure engagement. We do not collect personal Facebook user data through this integration.
Advertising and Analytics
We may use standard analytics and advertising tools from reputable providers (such as Meta/Facebook, Google, or similar platforms) to understand usage patterns and promote Wordcels. This may include:
- Marketing pixels
- Campaign tracking parameters on links
- Aggregated engagement metrics
- Look-alike or interest-based advertising audiences
These tools operate using industry-standard practices. We do not sell personal data.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Authenticate users
- Track gameplay progress and streaks
- Improve product features
- Monitor performance and reliability
- Measure engagement
- Communicate account information, product updates, and promotional messages related to Wordcels
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help operate Wordcels (such as email delivery or analytics), strictly for providing the Service.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as needed to operate your account and provide the Service. You may request deletion at any time.
Data Deletion
To request deletion of your account and associated data, you can use our data deletion page.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Children
Wordcels is not intended for children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.