Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Word VS
1. Introduction
Word VS ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using Word VS, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Email address
- Username or display name
- Profile image (if provided)
- Apple Sign In credentials (as provided by Apple)
If you use Sign In with Apple, we receive only the information Apple shares with us.
Gameplay Information
We collect information necessary to operate multiplayer features, including:
- Match history
- Game moves and results
- Win/loss records
- Reactions sent during matches
- Timestamps of gameplay activity
This information is used solely to operate the game and display match results.
Technical & Usage Data
We may collect limited technical information such as:
- Device type
- App version
- Crash logs
- Performance metrics
- Push notification tokens
This data helps us maintain app stability and improve performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Operate multiplayer matches
- Display usernames and profile images to other players
- Send match-related push notifications
- Improve gameplay experience
- Monitor performance and fix bugs
- Prevent abuse or misuse
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Multiplayer Visibility
When playing a match, other players may see:
- Your username
- Your profile image
- Match history with them
- Reactions sent during gameplay
This visibility is limited to in-app interactions.
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate the app, including:
- Supabase (database and backend services)
- Apple Sign In
- Push notification services
- Analytics providers
These providers may process data on our behalf according to their own privacy policies.
6. Push Notifications
If you enable notifications, we store a device push notification token to send:
- Turn reminders
- Match updates
- Game-related alerts
You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
7. Data Storage & Security
User data is stored using secure cloud infrastructure providers.
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data, but no system can guarantee complete security.
8. Data Retention
We retain account and gameplay data as long as your account remains active.
You may request deletion of your account at any time.
9. Account Deletion
You may delete your account directly within the app (Settings → Delete Account) or by contacting:
Upon deletion, we will remove associated account data within a reasonable timeframe unless required to retain it by law.
10. Children's Privacy
Word VS is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.
11. International Users
By using Word VS, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: