Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2026

This privacy policy explains how the Wordsmithy - English Word Game application ("the App") handles user data.

In short: Wordsmithy works entirely offline. It has no user accounts, no servers of its own and does not send any of your game data over the internet. The only third-party service in the App is Google's advertising service (see Section 4).

1. Data Stored on Your Device

Wordsmithy respects your privacy and stores only what the game needs, locally on your device:

Locally stored data:
  • High scores: Your best in-game scores are stored locally on your device.
  • Game preferences: Your settings are stored locally on your device.
  • Statistics: Statistics such as number of games, win rate and number of distinct words are stored on your device only.
  • Profile: The display name and optional profile photo you enter in the Profile screen are stored on your device. The photo is reduced to a small avatar size before being stored.
  • Saved games: Games in progress are saved on your device so you can continue later.

This data is stored on your device (local storage) and is never sent to us or to any server. The App has no server of its own.

2. Dictionary

The App includes a complete built-in English dictionary. All word validation and meaning lookups happen on your device. No online dictionary or other service is contacted.

3. Side by Side Mode (Bluetooth)

The Side by Side mode lets you play with up to three friends sitting next to you. In this mode devices connect directly to each other via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE); game data is not sent to the internet or to any server.

Data shared in this mode:
  • Your display name and level: The first word of the name you entered in the Profile screen and your star level are sent only to the devices of the other players in the same game, to be displayed on their screens.
  • Your profile photo (if you added one): If you added a photo to your profile, it is reduced to a small avatar size and sent directly over Bluetooth only to the devices of the other players in the same game. Adding a photo is optional; if you do not add one, nothing is sent.
  • Game data: Moves, letters, scores, words and the board state are exchanged only between the devices taking part in the game.
  • This data is shared only with the players near you and only for the duration of the game; the transfer ends when the game ends. Nothing is sent to any server.

3.1 Bluetooth Permission

To use Side by Side mode, the App needs the Bluetooth permission in order to find and connect to nearby devices. Bluetooth is only activated when this game mode is used and is not used for any other purpose.

3.2 Important Note on the Location Permission

On older versions of Android, the operating system requires the location permission in order to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. This is an Android requirement.

The App does not use your location:
  • Your location is never read, collected, stored or sent anywhere.
  • The permission is requested only to satisfy Android's Bluetooth scanning requirement.
  • If you do not use Side by Side mode, this permission is not needed at all.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Ads

The App uses Google's AdMob service to display ads. Wordsmithy does not track you across apps or websites: it does not use the device advertising identifier (IDFA/AAID) for tracking and does not ask for tracking permission. Ads are requested as non-personalized. Google may still process limited data needed to deliver and measure ads (for example, coarse, non-identifying signals and frequency capping). Please refer to Google's privacy policy for details on how Google processes data.

5. Data Security

All of your data is stored on your own device. The App does not operate any server and does not transmit your data over the internet. Data exchanged in Side by Side mode (your name, level, optional profile photo and game data) travels only between the participating devices over a direct Bluetooth connection and is not stored on any server or shared with third parties.

6. Children's Privacy

Wordsmithy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 and offers an educational experience for users of all ages. The App collects no personal data of any kind.

7. Your Rights

You can delete all locally stored data at any time from the App settings or by uninstalling the App. You can manage Google advertising preferences in your device settings.

8. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend checking it regularly.

9. Legal Compliance

This policy has been prepared to comply with GDPR and Google Play Store policies.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at ihsan@gercelman.gen.tr.