1. Who We Are

Wordle Free ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at Wordle Free.com (the "Site"). We provide free online word puzzle games including Wordle, Word Scramble, and Mini Crossword. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@Wordle Free.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate and improve Wordle Free:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, game interactions, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/region) via server logs and analytics tools.
• Local Storage Data: Your game streak and preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Cookies: We and our advertising partners use cookies to serve relevant advertisements and measure site traffic. See Section 5 for details.
• Voluntarily Provided Data: If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.

We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Wordle Free website and its games
• Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is:

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website and protect against misuse.
• Consent: For non-essential cookies and advertising, we rely on your consent where required by law.
• Contract: Where you contact us and we need your information to respond.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

Wordle Free uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

6. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser to identify you as a unique visitor. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot use it to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function correctly (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Wordle Free.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Wordle Free is designed to be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@Wordle Free.com and we will promptly delete that information.

Visitors under 13 should obtain parental consent before using any online service. Google AdSense has its own policies regarding child-directed content which we comply with.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@Wordle Free.com. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Data Retention

We retain server log data for a maximum of 12 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Game data stored in your browser's local storage persists until you clear it manually — we have no access to or control over this data.

12. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Wordle Free after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

• Email: privacy@Wordle Free.com
• Contact Form: Wordle Free.com/contact