Privacy Policy for Word Voyage
Last Updated: July 31, 2026

1. Introduction

Word Voyage ("App," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on Google Play.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Gameplay Data: Game progress, levels completed, scores, and achievements

• Device Preferences: Audio settings, display preferences, and gameplay difficulty settings

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and device settings

• App Usage: Gameplay statistics, session duration, features used, and crash data

• Advertising Data: Information related to ad impressions and interactions (through AdMob)

2.3 Local Storage

• Game Save Data: Your progress, achievements, and settings are stored locally on your device

• No Account Required: Word Voyage does not require account creation or login

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To deliver, maintain, and improve the App experience

• Gameplay Enhancement: To provide personalized gameplay experiences and track progress

• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve game mechanics

• Advertising: To serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance (via AdMob)

• Technical Support: To diagnose and resolve technical issues

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

Word Voyage uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data in accordance with its own privacy policy:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Google Ads Settings: You can manage your ad preferences at https://myadcenter.google.com

AdMob collects:

• Unique device identifiers (GAID - Google Advertising ID)

• Device information

• App usage patterns

• Ad interaction data

4.2 Godot Engine

Word Voyage is built using the Godot Engine, an open-source game engine. Godot may collect telemetry data. For more information, visit: https://godotengine.org/privacy-notice

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• AdMob: Advertising partners (as described above)

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request

• Service Providers: Third parties that assist us in operating the App (limited to data necessary for their function)

6. Data Retention

• Local Game Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the App or manually delete it

• Server Data: We do not store personal data on servers (the App functions locally)

• Ad Data: Retained by AdMob according to their retention policies

7. Children's Privacy

Word Voyage is not intentionally directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

For US Users (COPPA): If you are under 13 and using this App, please have a parent or guardian review this privacy policy.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Data Access and Deletion

• Since gameplay data is stored locally on your device, you have full control

• You can delete your data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data through your device settings

8.2 Ad Personalization

• You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings

• You can reset your Advertising ID in your device settings

8.3 Additional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:

European Users (GDPR):

• Right to access your data

• Right to rectification

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to data portability

California Users (CCPA):

• Right to know what data is collected

• Right to delete collected data

• Right to opt-out of data sales

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Local Data Protection:

• Gameplay data is encrypted within your device's storage

• We recommend keeping your device secure with a password or biometric authentication

10. Data Transfers

Since most data is stored locally on your device, data transfers are limited. AdMob may transfer advertising data internationally according to their terms of service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the App following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Word Voyage Support

Email: smalltablestudioo@gmail.com

Please allow 30 days for a response to your inquiry.

13. Additional Information by Region

13.1 European Union (GDPR Compliance)

• Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest and performance of the service

• You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

• We do not engage in automated decision-making

13.2 California (CCPA Compliance)

• You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

• We do not knowingly sell personal information

• California residents can make requests through the contact information above

14. Acknowledgment

By using Word Voyage, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Your use of the App constitutes your consent to our privacy practices as outlined in this document.

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

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