Privacy Policy

BuildWordle ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our word puzzle game at buildwordle.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Nickname: When you play, you choose a display name. This is not linked to any personal account.
• Feedback: If you submit feedback, we collect your email address and message.

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, session duration, and general location (country/city level).
• Game Data: We store game room data temporarily to enable multiplayer functionality. This data is automatically deleted after games end.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the game service
• To enable multiplayer functionality
• To respond to your feedback and support requests
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the service
• To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

Data Retention

• Game Rooms: Automatically deleted 24 hours after the last activity.
• Feedback: Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry.
• Analytics: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• SendGrid: For sending feedback confirmation emails.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The game can be played without providing any personal information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data and don't require accounts, most users have no stored personal data. Contact us if you have questions.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the Feedback form in the footer to contact us.