Word Blast - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 16, 2025 | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

            Quick Summary: Word Blast is a privacy-focused puzzle game that stores your game progress and preferences locally on your device. We don't collect personal information, use tracking, or send your data anywhere.
        

1. Information We Collect

Word Blast is designed with privacy in mind. All game data is stored locally on your device using your browser's local storage. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers.

Data Stored Locally on Your Device:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Method
Game Preferences	Dark/light mode setting, tutorial completion status	Browser localStorage
Game Progress	Current daily challenge state, grid layout, score	Browser localStorage
Statistics	Daily challenge stats, best scores, win streaks	Browser localStorage
Game Mode	Remember if you prefer Classic or Daily mode	Browser localStorage
Shape Data	Current puzzle pieces to prevent cheating	Browser localStorage

2. How We Use Your Information

The locally stored data is used exclusively to:

Enhance Your Gaming Experience: Remember your preferences and continue games where you left off
Track Progress: Maintain daily statistics and personal best scores
Ensure Fair Play: Prevent manipulation of daily challenges by saving current game state
Provide Continuity: Restore your game if you close and reopen your browser

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties. However, the game does interact with external services:

Dictionary Service

Word Blast loads its word dictionary from wordly.org to validate words during gameplay. This request does not include any of your personal data or game progress.

Browser Share API

When you use the "Share" feature, your browser's native sharing functionality is used. We only provide the score text - no personal data is included.

4. Data Security

Your game data is stored locally on your device using your browser's secure localStorage mechanism. Since no data is transmitted to external servers, your information remains private and under your control.

                Note: Local storage is tied to your browser and device. If you clear your browser data, use incognito/private mode, or switch devices, your game progress will not be available.
            

5. Data Retention

Game Preferences: Stored indefinitely until you clear browser data
Daily Challenges: Each day's progress is stored permanently to maintain statistics
Statistics: Accumulated over time to show your gaming progress
Current Game State: Updated continuously during gameplay

6. Your Control Over Data

You have complete control over your data:

Delete All Data: Clear your browser's localStorage for this site
Reset Statistics: Clear browser data to start fresh
Export/Backup: Browser tools allow you to backup localStorage data
Incognito Mode: Play without saving any data by using private browsing

7. Children's Privacy

Word Blast is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults. All data storage is local and anonymous.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of Word Blast after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Word Blast, please contact us:

Email: hello@wordblast.com

Website: wordblast.com

10. Legal Basis (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

For users in the EU and California:

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing game functionality
Data Processing: All processing occurs locally on your device
Right to Deletion: Clear your browser's localStorage
Data Portability: Export localStorage data using browser developer tools
No Automated Decision Making: No profiling or automated decisions are made