Privacy Policy for Final Word Showdown

**Last Updated:** September 8, 2026

"Final Word Showdown" ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the Extension handles your information.

## 1. No Data Collection

Final Word Showdown does **not** collect, transmit, store, sell, or share any personal information, browsing history, cookies, IP addresses, or device identifiers. 

## 2. Local Storage Usage (`chrome.storage.local`)

The Extension uses Google Chrome's local storage API exclusively on your device for game functionality:

- **Game Progress**: Storing the current active word, word chain history, and your personal best score.

- **Preferences**: Saving your selected visual theme (Light, Green, Dark) and sound mute settings.

All stored data remains strictly on your local machine and is never sent to any external server or third party.

## 3. Permissions Used

- **`storage`**: Used solely to persist your local game state and settings as described above.

- **`sidePanel`**: Used solely to enable opening and playing the game within Chrome's side panel view.

## 4. No Remote Code Execution

The Extension operates entirely offline and does not load or execute external/remote scripts. All assets, dictionary data, and code are self-contained within the extension package.

## 5. Third-Party Services

The Extension does not integrate with any third-party analytics, tracking pixels, advertising networks, or external APIs.

## 6. Children's Privacy

Because the Extension does not collect any personal data whatsoever, it complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar global privacy regulations.

## 7. Changes to This Policy

If this Privacy Policy is ever modified, changes will be updated on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

## 8. Contact

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach out via:

- Email: soundmantra12@gmail.com