Wordcork ("we", "our", or "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and games. It applies to all pages and games currently listed on our site, including Wordcork (word-building puzzle), Aquastra (fish tank simulator), and Proton Reborn (arcade space shooter).
Information We Collect
Local Storage Data
Our games use browser localStorage to store the following information locally on your device:
- Best Scores and Progress: Your highest scores, unlocked progress, upgrades, and game state
- Game Settings: Your preferred game modes, display options, audio settings, and accessibility choices
- Streak and Session Data: Your current streaks, runs, tank state, or arcade session progress
- Leaderboard Data: Your recent game statistics when you choose features that use leaderboards or accounts
This data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
Game Statistics
During gameplay, the game tracks:
- Words submitted
- Scores achieved
- Game duration
- Performance metrics (words per minute, accuracy, etc.)
Most gameplay statistics are calculated and stored locally. Account, achievement, and leaderboard features may send the data needed to provide those features when you choose to use them.
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our website. Our AdSense publisher ID is: ca-pub-7672369089988381. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Display personalized and non-personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
- Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Provide aggregated analytics to advertisers
- Serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites
Advertising Cookies: When you visit our site, Google AdSense and its advertising partners may set cookies on your device to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Third-Party Advertisers: Google AdSense works with third-party advertising companies that may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.
Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Using our consent management banner to disable advertising cookies
- Visiting Google's Ad Settings
- Visiting Your Online Choices (for EU users)
- Using browser settings to block cookies (may affect site functionality)
Data Sharing: When you interact with advertisements, Google and its advertising partners may collect information about your interaction, including:
- Pages you visit and content you view
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address (may be used to determine general location)
- Interactions with ads (clicks, impressions)
This information is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of advertising partners. We do not have direct access to this data.
AdSense Publisher ID: Our Google AdSense publisher ID is ca-pub-7672369089988381. You can verify this in our ads.txt file.
Supabase (Authentication and Data Storage)
If you choose to create an account, we use Supabase to:
- Store your account information (username, email, encrypted password)
- Maintain your game statistics and achievements
- Enable leaderboard functionality
This data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide the service.
How We Use Information
We do not sell your personal information. The only data we collect or allow service providers to process is:
- Local Storage: Used solely to enhance your gameplay experience (saving best scores, preferences)
- User Game Data: If you create an account, we store your game statistics, scores, achievements, and leaderboard data to provide personalized features
- Account Information: If you create an account, we store your username, email address, and hashed password for authentication purposes only
- Advertising: Google AdSense may collect data for advertising purposes (see Advertising section above)
We keep data collection limited to running the games, optional account features, advertising, site security, and user-requested support.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and its advertising partners may collect and use data as described in their privacy policies
- Service Providers: We use Supabase for authentication and data storage, subject to their privacy policy
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
All game data stored locally remains on your device unless you explicitly share game results using the Share API (which uses your device's native sharing functionality).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the game to function properly
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads (requires consent). These cookies help deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your game settings and preferences
You can manage cookie preferences at any time through our consent management system. Click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer or settings menu to access it.
AdSense Verification: Our authorized digital sellers are listed in our ads.txt file, which helps ensure that only authorized sellers can sell ads on our site. This file is publicly accessible and verifies our Google AdSense publisher ID (ca-pub-7672369089988381).
Your Rights
- Access: You can view all stored data in your browser's DevTools → Application → Local Storage
- Deletion: You can clear all game data by clearing your browser's local storage
- Consent Management: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer or settings menu
- Account Deletion: If you have an account, you can delete it and all associated data through your account settings
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising as described above
Children's Privacy
Wordcork games are intended to be family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Data Retention
- Local Storage Data: Retained until you clear your browser data or uninstall the app
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Advertising Data: Subject to Google AdSense's data retention policies
Security
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:
- All data is stored locally on your device when possible
- HTTPS is used for all online features
- Account passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt hashing and never stored in plain text
- Regular security updates and monitoring
International Data Transfers
Our service providers (Google AdSense, Supabase) may process data in countries outside your own. These transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the site or games after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Crawler-readable: callofdookiee [at] gmail [dot] com
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Other applicable privacy laws
Note: Our games are offline-first where possible. The vast majority of gameplay data stays on your device unless you choose to create an account, use leaderboard features, request support, or interact with advertisements.