Privacy Policy for WordViking.com

1. Scope & Overview

At WordViking.com ("we", "our", "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and protect information when you visit WordViking.com, create a player account, and enjoy our suite of word games and puzzles.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Player Profile & Authentication (Firebase)

When you create an account on WordViking.com (e.g. via Google Sign-In), we store only the essential information needed to maintain your profile:

• Email address and display name (provided by your sign-in provider).
• Game progression (XP, level, solved puzzle tallies, Viking Coins, and daily streaks).
• Social features (friends list, friend challenges, and unlocked seasonal badges).

This data is securely stored on Google Cloud infrastructure via Google Firebase and is strictly used to deliver synchronized cloud saves and personalized game features.

2.2 Statistics & Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to monitor aggregated traffic patterns, popular puzzle categories, and general device statistics (browser type, approximate country/region). This data is completely anonymized and helps us optimize performance and user experience.

2.3 Advertising (Google AdSense)

To keep WordViking.com 100% free for players worldwide, we display non-intrusive banner advertisements through partners such as Google AdSense. Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits. You can manage or revoke personalized advertising consent anytime via our consent banner or via Google Ads Settings.

2.4 Contact Form Inquiries

When you submit feedback or report a bug through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

WordViking.com uses cookies and browser local storage (localStorage) to provide a smooth gaming experience:

• Essential Functions: Keeping you logged in, preventing spam submissions, and saving your puzzle progress locally if playing as a guest.
• Preferences: Remembering your audio toggles, theme choices, and cookie consent preferences.
• Analytics & Ads: Helping us understand visitor flow and serve relevant advertising.

You can manage or clear stored cookies and browser storage at any time through your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us host and operate WordViking.com under strict confidentiality agreements:

• Google / Firebase: Secure database storage, authentication, and serverless hosting.
• Google AdSense / Analytics: Traffic diagnostics and ad delivery.

5. Your Rights & Data Deletion (GDPR / CCPA)

Under international privacy regulations (including GDPR and CCPA), you retain full control over your personal information. You have the right to inspect, correct, export, or permanently delete your stored data.

Account Deletion: You can permanently erase your profile, achievements, friend connections, and game progress at any time from your Player Dashboard using the "Delete Profile & Data" option, or by submitting a deletion request through our Contact Form.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out via our Contact Form.