Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mystiword. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our word guessing game.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Mystiword does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to play the game.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We store the following data locally on your device using browser localStorage:

• Game Statistics: Games played, games won, win streaks, guess distribution (per word length: 4, 5, 6, 7 letters)
• Game Progress: Current game state, guesses, target word
• Settings: Word length preference, difficulty mode, color scheme, category selection
• Rewards: Hint pool count, wildcard pool count
• Recent Words: Last 15 words played per word length (to prevent repetition)

Important: This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. We do not have access to this information.

2.3 Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may collect and process data as described in their privacy policy:

• Cookies: Google uses cookies and similar technologies for ad personalization and measurement
• Device Information: IP address, device type, browser type
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, interactions with ads

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

3. How We Use Your Information

The locally stored game data is used exclusively to:

• Save your game progress and statistics
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track hint and wildcard rewards
• Prevent recently played words from repeating

4. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: All game data is stored in your browser's localStorage
• No Server Storage: We do not store your game data on any servers
• Data Persistence: Data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or uninstall the app
• No Transmission: Your game data never leaves your device

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Our Cookies

Mystiword uses localStorage (not traditional cookies) to store game data locally on your device.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Google AdSense uses cookies for:

• Ad personalization
• Frequency capping
• Ad measurement and reporting

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie consent banner (appears on first visit)
• Your browser settings
• Google Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Opting out of personalized advertising: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Access: You can view your statistics in the game's Stats screen
• Deletion: Clear your browser's localStorage or use browser settings to delete site data
• Export: Game data can be accessed through browser developer tools (localStorage)

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Mystiword is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect personal information from any users and all data is stored locally, we comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) requirements.

Parents: If you have concerns about your child's use of Mystiword, you can clear the browser's localStorage to reset all game data.

8. International Data Transfers

Since game data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your game information. However, Google AdSense may transfer data internationally as described in Google's privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Mystiword after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website 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 review their privacy policies.

11. Data Retention

Game data stored in localStorage persists indefinitely until:

• You manually clear your browser data
• You clear site-specific storage
• You uninstall the progressive web app (if installed)

12. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Because we do not track users across websites, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, Google AdSense may respond to such signals according to their policies.

Additional Information for EU Users

Legal Basis for Processing

We process data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For cookies and ad personalization (via Google AdSense)
• Legitimate Interest: For storing game data locally to provide game functionality

Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:

NobleBytes LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mystiword.com

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