Privacy Policy

How WordCramble handles player data, local storage, and user privacy

Welcome to WordCramble. We take your privacy seriously, and we want to be completely open with you about how this game works and what information (if any) we collect. This policy is written in plain language so you can clearly understand it.

Who We Are

WordCramble is an online multiplayer word game available at this website. We are an independent project. If you have any questions about your privacy, you can reach us directly at inquiry@wordcramble.com.

What Information We Store

To let you play and save your progress, we store a small amount of information. Here's exactly what and why:

Your Display Name: The name you choose to show in the game. This is visible to other players in a lobby.
Your Game Progress: Your scores and round history, so we can show them on global leaderboards.
A Guest Token: If you play without signing up, a random code is saved locally in your browser to remember your profile.
Account Credentials (if you sign up): Your username and a securely hashed version of your password. We never store passwords in plain text.

We do not collect your real name, phone number, physical location, or sensitive personal information.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use your browser's built-in storage (called Local Storage) to remember your preferences — like your chosen color theme and cosmetic settings. This data stays on your device and is not sent to any outside company.

We may also display advertisements to keep the game 100% free. Our advertising partners (like Google AdSense) may use cookies to show relevant ads based on browsing habits. You can opt out through your browser settings or tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

Do We Share Your Information?

We do not sell your information to anyone. Here are the only cases where your data might be shared:

Leaderboards: Your display name and score are shown publicly on global leaderboards if you rank high enough.
Ad Networks: Our advertising partners may receive anonymized technical data to serve ads. They do not receive your username, scores, or private data from us directly.
Legal Requirements: If we are ever required by law to share information, we will comply — though we collect minimal data by design.

Your Rights & Control

Delete your data: You can clear your data at any time by logging out and clearing your browser storage, or by contacting us at inquiry@wordcramble.com.
Change your name: You can update your display name at any time from the player menu.
Play anonymously: You can play as a guest without creating an account.

Children's Privacy

WordCramble is a family-friendly word game. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at inquiry@wordcramble.com and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

If we ever make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the date on this page. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at inquiry@wordcramble.com.