Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
WordBridge ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your display name and email address. Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.
- Family Information: We collect family names and member relationships to enable the family gaming experience.
- Game Data: We store game progress, scores, and game states to enable turn-based gameplay across devices.
- Push Notification Tokens: If you enable notifications, we store your device push token to send you turn alerts.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the WordBridge app
- Enable multiplayer word games between family members
- Send push notifications about game turns (if enabled)
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Protect against fraud and abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is only shared:
- Within Your Family: Other members of your family group can see your display name, role, and game activity within the family space.
- Service Providers: We may share information with service providers who assist in operating our app (such as hosting and push notification services).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure password hashing using bcrypt
- Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
- Secure database storage with access controls
Children's Privacy
WordBridge is designed as a family-friendly app. Children can participate in family games under parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents/guardians create invites for family members, including children, and manage their participation in the family space.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of push notifications through your device settings
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request account deletion at any time.
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.