Privacy Policy
Your privacy is critically important to us
This Privacy Policy explains how Wordly.org ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit wordly.org. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Use.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Automatically collected information. When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, language preferences, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience.
Game data. Your game progress, statistics, and preferences are stored locally in your browser using cookies and local storage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to share your results.
Information you provide. If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide in your message, including your email address and any other details you choose to share.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Analyze usage trends and visitor behavior in aggregate
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to store your game preferences, remember your settings, and understand how you interact with our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly, including saving your game state and preferences.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
- Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to serve ads relevant to your interests.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Advertising
We display advertisements on our website through third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across websites in order to provide personalized advertising.
The following information may be collected by advertising partners:
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type
- Language preferences
- Browsing activity and interactions with advertisements
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Your Ad Choices or adjusting your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings. Opting out does not remove advertisements; it means you will see non-personalized ads instead.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and content delivery. These services may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that may be used on our site.
Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website
- With advertising partners as described in the Advertising section above
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Wordly.org, our users, or the public
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@wordly.org.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@wordly.org.