Privacy Policy for WordLock

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

Introduction

WordLock ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application ("WordLock" or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

WordLock does not require user accounts or personal information. All game data (progress, statistics, preferences) is stored locally on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

• Game Statistics: Number of games played, win percentage, streak data, and guess distribution are stored locally on your device
• Device Information: Anonymous technical information such as device type, operating system version, and app version may be collected to improve app stability

Third-Party Services

WordLock uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google AdMob (Android App)

• The app displays banner advertisements through Google AdMob
• AdMob may collect and use device identifiers and usage data to serve personalized ads
• You can learn more about Google's privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• To opt out of personalized ads, visit: https://adssettings.google.com/

Google AdSense (Web Version)

• The web version displays advertisements through Google AdSense
• AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity
• You can learn more at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

RevenueCat (In-App Purchases, Android and iOS Apps)

• Optional in-app purchases (WordLock Plus) are processed by Google Play or the Apple App Store and managed through RevenueCat
• RevenueCat receives purchase information (such as the product bought, a transaction ID and an anonymous app user ID) so the app can confirm and restore your purchase. WordLock does not ask for your name or email address
• You can learn more at: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Maintain your game progress and statistics locally on your device
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements (through AdMob/AdSense)

Data Storage

• All game data is stored locally on your device using device storage (Capacitor Preferences on mobile, localStorage on web)
• We do not transmit your game data to any servers
• Your statistics and progress are not shared with other users or third parties
• Uninstalling the app will delete all locally stored data

Children's Privacy

WordLock is appropriate for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not contain user accounts, chat features, or any mechanism for children to share personal information.

Third-Party Links

WordLock may contain links to external websites (such as our Ko-fi support page). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete all your game data by clearing the app's storage or uninstalling the app
• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or Google's ad settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your locally stored game data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

International Users

WordLock is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information will be processed locally on your device according to this privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• GitHub: https://github.com/mimhoff/wordlock/issues
• Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/mimhoff

Consent

By using WordLock, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the data practices described herein.