Privacy Policy for Crossword

Last updated: December 26, 2024

Welcome to Crossword. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Our app collects both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information:

• OpenAI API interaction data (questions and responses)
• User-generated content (saved crossword progress)
• Device information (device model and operating system version)

Non-Personal Information:

• Game performance data (completed puzzles, scores, and achievement levels)
• Usage analytics (frequency of play, feature usage)
• Anonymous gameplay statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is used to:

• Provide and maintain our crossword puzzle service
• Store your game progress locally on your device
• Process your questions through the OpenAI API
• Improve the gaming experience
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements
• Sync crossword puzzles with our backend servers

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

• With OpenAI when processing your questions through their API
• With Google AdMob for advertising purposes
• With trusted partners who assist us in operating our app, provided they agree to keep the information confidential
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Advertising

Our app uses Google AdMob for advertising. AdMob may collect and use data for personalized advertising, including:

• Device information
• Ad interaction data
• Geographic location
• Advertising ID

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

5. Data Storage

We store data in two ways:

• Local Storage: Crossword progress and settings are stored locally on your device
• Cloud Storage: Crossword puzzles and related data are stored on our secure servers

6. Security

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

• Secure HTTPS connections for API communications
• Encrypted data storage
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

8. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your data
• Restriction of data processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app uses third-party services that may collect information:

• Google AdMob for advertising
• OpenAI API for question assistance
• Our backend API for puzzle storage

Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their data practices.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: team@letrasyacordesweb.com

12. Consent

By using our app, you consent to this privacy policy and our processing of your information as described herein.