Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Words in Hat ("we," "our," or "us") 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.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Player Names: Names you enter for players and teams during game setup
  • Game Statistics: Game history, scores, and performance data
  • Saved Words: Words you save for future games
  • Game Configuration: Your preferred game settings and configurations
  • Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: App features used, session duration, interaction data
  • Crash Reports: Technical diagnostics and crash information via Firebase Crashlytics
  • Performance Data: App performance metrics and analytics

1.3 AI-Generated Content

When you choose to generate new words using our AI feature:

  • Your selected theme, category, and difficulty settings are sent to our AI service providers (DeepSeek and Gemini)
  • No personal information or player names are included in these requests
  • Generated words are stored locally on your device

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Game Functionality: To provide and maintain the core game features
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and game configurations
  • Statistics: To track your game history and player statistics
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the app
  • Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Stability: To identify and fix technical issues and crashes
  • Communications: To send you updates, notifications, and promotional materials (with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device, including:

  • Player names and team information
  • Game statistics and history
  • Saved words and configurations
  • Game progress and saved games

3.2 Cloud Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase (Google): For analytics, crash reporting, and app performance monitoring
  • DeepSeek API: For AI-powered word generation
  • Gemini API (Google): For AI-powered word generation

3.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Secure API communications
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Analytics and crash reporting services
  • AI word generation services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of promotional communications
  • Disable analytics and crash reporting (where technically feasible)

5.2 Data Deletion

You can delete your local data at any time by:

  • Clearing your game history and statistics within the app
  • Deleting saved words and configurations
  • Uninstalling the app (removes all local data)

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require account creation or personal information to play. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending you a notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the app after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@wordsinhat.com
Support: support@wordsinhat.com

11. Consent

By using Words in Hat, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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