Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2025

Twistle ("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 word game service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

• Google account information (email address, name, profile picture)
• Screen name (customizable by user)
• Account creation date
• Terms acceptance status and history

1.2 Game Data

• Game scores and statistics
• Words solved and anagrams found
• Play frequency and streaks
• Game completion times
• Session progress and achievements

1.3 Device Information

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Geographic location (country level only)
• Login timestamps

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your game account
• To track game progress and maintain leaderboards
• To prevent cheating and ensure fair play
• To analyze game performance and improve user experience
• To provide country-specific features and statistics
• To maintain game security and prevent abuse

3. Third-Party Services

• We use Google OAuth for authentication
• We use ipapi.co for country-level geolocation
• These services have their own privacy policies and data practices

4. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using industry-standard practices:

• Secure database storage with proper permissions
• Session data encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited staff access to personal information

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update your screen name and account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential data collection
• Request your data export

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we:

• Immediately delete personal information
• Remove game statistics and results
• Delete device tracking information
• Remove authentication records

7. Children's Privacy

Twistle is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us to have the data removed.

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the game. Continued use of Twistle after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: williambardenheuer@gmail.com