Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to TrickyWords.Fun! We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

TrickyWords.Fun is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information and store your game data locally on your device.

Information We Store Locally

TrickyWords.Fun stores the following information locally in your browser using browser storage (localStorage):

• Custom word sets - Word lists you create for practice
• Game progress - Your progress through different word sets
• Game preferences - Your selected settings (voice, difficulty, etc.)
• Reward stickers - Stickers you've earned during practice

Important: This data:

• ✓ Stays on your device only
• ✓ Is never transmitted to our servers
• ✓ Is never shared with third parties
• ✓ Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• ✓ Contains no personally identifiable information

Payment Processing

We use Lemon Squeezy as our payment processor for one-time upgrade purchases. When you make a purchase:

• Your payment information is collected and processed by Lemon Squeezy
• We never see or store your credit card details
• Lemon Squeezy may set cookies during the checkout process
• Your email address is collected by Lemon Squeezy for receipts and purchase confirmation

For details on how Lemon Squeezy handles your data, please see:

• Lemon Squeezy Privacy Policy
• Lemon Squeezy Terms of Service

Cookies

We do not set our own cookies.

However, Lemon Squeezy (our payment processor) may set cookies when you:

• Visit the checkout page
• Complete a purchase
• Manage your subscription

These cookies are essential for processing payments and are set by Lemon Squeezy, not by us. They include:

• Essential cookies - Required for checkout functionality
• Functional cookies - To remember your preferences during checkout

Lemon Squeezy does not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Children's Privacy

TrickyWords.Fun is designed for children learning to read, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

• Game data is stored locally on the device only
• We recommend parents/guardians make upgrade purchases
• Children can use the game without providing any personal information
• No registration or account is required to use the free version

Data We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• ✗ Names or personal identifiers
• ✗ Email addresses (except through Lemon Squeezy for purchases)
• ✗ Location data
• ✗ Analytics or tracking data
• ✗ Behavioral data or browsing history
• ✗ Device identifiers
• ✗ IP addresses

Your Rights and Control

You have full control over your data:

Local Game Data:

• View: Your data is stored in your browser's localStorage
• Delete: Clear your browser data or localStorage to remove all game data
• Export: Currently not available, but your custom word sets remain accessible in the game

Payment Data:

• Contact Lemon Squeezy directly for questions about payment data
• Request data deletion by contacting Lemon Squeezy or us
• Access your purchase receipt through Lemon Squeezy

How to Clear Your Local Data

To remove all locally stored game data:

Chrome/Edge:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
2. Select "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose the time range and click "Clear data"

Safari:

1. Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy
2. Click "Manage Website Data"
3. Find trickywords.fun and click "Remove"

Firefox:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
2. Under Cookies and Site Data, click "Clear Data"

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service:

• Lemon Squeezy - Payment processing for one-time upgrade purchases

We do not use:

• Google Analytics or any analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Social media tracking pixels
• Third-party tracking or marketing services

Data Security

We take security seriously:

• Local data is stored securely in your browser
• We use HTTPS to encrypt data transmission
• Payment processing is handled by Lemon Squeezy's secure, PCI-compliant system
• We never store or transmit sensitive payment information

International Users

TrickyWords.Fun can be used globally. Please note:

• Local game data stays on your device regardless of location
• Payment processing through Lemon Squeezy may involve international data transfers
• Lemon Squeezy complies with GDPR for EU users

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
• For significant changes, we will notify users through the app
• Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance

Summary (TL;DR)

The short version:

• ✓ Your game data stays on your device
• ✓ We don't track you or collect personal info
• ✓ Payment processing is handled securely by Lemon Squeezy
• ✓ No advertising or marketing cookies
• ✓ You can delete all local data anytime