Privacy Policy
🧭 1. Introduction
Welcome to WordMap ("we", "our", or "us"). WordMap is an interactive word-completion puzzle adventure game available on the web (wordmap.sadik.work, playwordmap.vercel.app) and mobile platforms.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information collected while you enjoy our game. This Privacy Policy outlines what information is collected, how it is used, and what controls you have.
📦 2. Information We Collect
A. Guest / Local Gameplay Data
You can play WordMap without creating an account or logging in. In this guest mode, all gameplay progress (such as completed levels, collected coins, remaining lives, hint unlocks, and audio preferences) is stored locally on your device using local browser storage (such as IndexedDB and LocalStorage) or local SQLite databases on mobile. We do not transmit or store this local data on external servers.
B. Optional Account Information (Cloud Sync)
If you choose to sign in using Google Sign-In to sync your game progress across multiple devices and compete on global leaderboards, we receive basic profile information provided by Google OAuth via our backend provider (Supabase):
- Google User Identifier (UID): A unique alphanumeric identifier.
- Display Name: Your public profile name used for leaderboard rankings.
- Email Address: Used solely for authenticating your cloud account.
- Avatar URL: Your public profile photo URL (if available) for in-game display.
C. Cloud Game Data
When signed in, your game progress (chapter progress, current level, coin balance, and leaderboard high scores) is securely synchronized to our cloud database.
D. Device and Usage Information
When you access WordMap on the web, standard technical logs (such as your browser type, device operating system, IP address, and referring URL) may be collected automatically by our hosting platform (Vercel) for performance monitoring, site security, and diagnostic purposes.
⚙️ 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Gameplay & Progression: To save your puzzle progress, restore your coins, hints, and unlocked chapters.
- Cross-Device Sync: To allow you to pick up your game progress seamlessly across different browsers and devices.
- Leaderboards: To display global scores and rankings for registered players.
- Game Stability & Improvement: To diagnose bugs, optimize performance, and deliver a smooth user experience.
- Monetization & Free Rewards: To serve optional rewarded advertisements that allow players to earn extra hints and recover chances.
🛡️ 4. Third-Party Services & Advertising
WordMap utilizes reputable third-party services to provide core game functionality and ad-supported rewards:
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Google Sign-In / Google Identity Services: Enables secure passwordless authentication.
Google Privacy Policy -
Supabase: Provides secure backend infrastructure, database storage, and authentication.
Supabase Privacy Policy -
Google AdMob & Google AdSense (H5 Games Ads): Used to deliver in-game ads (such as rewarded ads for bonus hints). Google may use cookies, mobile advertising identifiers, and anonymous identifiers to serve ads based on user visits. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.
How Google Uses Data in Advertising -
Vercel: Hosts the WordMap web application.
Vercel Privacy Policy
🍪 5. Cookies & Local Storage
WordMap uses browser storage technologies (such as LocalStorage, SessionStorage, and IndexedDB) to store your game settings (such as music and sound volume) and game progress. These storage items remain on your device and can be cleared at any time via your browser settings.
🗑️ 6. Data Retention & Deletion
For guest players, clearing your browser cache and local storage immediately erases all stored game data from your device.
For players who signed in via Google, your cloud save and profile data are retained as long as your account remains active. If you would like your account and associated game progress permanently deleted, please email us at sadik5397@gmail.com with the subject line "WordMap Data Deletion Request", and we will purge your record from our database within 30 days.
👶 7. Children's Privacy
WordMap is a family-friendly educational word puzzle game designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove the information.
🔒 8. Security
We employ industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption in transit, strict database Row Level Security (RLS) policies, and OAuth 2.0 token authentication to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
📝 9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our gameplay features, legal obligations, or service providers. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
✉️ 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data in WordMap, please feel free to reach out to us:
- Developer: S.a. Sadik
- Email: sadik5397@gmail.com
- Website: https://wordmap.sadik.work
- Game URL: https://playwordmap.vercel.app