Privacy Policy

1Data We Collect

• Account Data: Information provided at registration, such as name, email address, and basic profile details.
• Learning Progress: XP, levels, and course progress data stored to personalise your experience.
• Usage & Security Data: Technical identifiers and device information used for security monitoring, rate-limiting, and fraud prevention.
• Verification Data: Temporary identifiers sent for account verification and authentication.
• User Content: Contributions made to the dictionary or other community features.

We do not collect payment card data. Any payment processing is handled exclusively by third-party processors under their own privacy policies.

2How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account and authenticate sessions.
• To deliver and personalise the educational features of the Service.
• To send transactional communications such as OTP codes and account notifications.
• To enforce our Terms, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.
• To generate aggregated, anonymised analytics to improve the Service.

3Data Storage & Security

• Robust Encryption: We employ industry-standard encryption protocols for data both in transit and at rest.
• Access Controls: Strict internal policies and role-based access controls ensure that your sensitive data is only accessible to authorised personnel.
• Modern Safeguards: We use proven, high-standard security measures to protect your credentials and prevent unauthorised access.
• Anonymisation: Where possible, we use anonymisation and technical safeguards to protect your privacy and reduce data exposure.

While we implement robust, commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information, no system is entirely infallible. We continuously monitor and improve our security posture to maintain the highest levels of protection.

4Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only:

• With service providers processing data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements (e.g. hosting, email delivery).
• Advertising Partners: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements to users on the complimentary tier. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Service.
• When required by law, valid legal process, or to protect safety.
• In connection with a merger or acquisition, provided the acquiring party agrees to honour this Privacy Policy.

5AdSense & Opt-Out

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

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

6Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Guest session data is automatically deleted after 7 days of inactivity. Revoked authentication tokens are purged after their expiry date. You may request account and data deletion at any time.

7Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

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

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Restriction & Objection: Request restriction of processing or object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8Cookies & Local Storage

WordHammer uses browser-based storage to support core functionality and to facilitate advertisement delivery via third-party partners.

• Authentication Identifiers: Secure tokens stored in your browser to maintain your session.
• Preferences: Settings such as your preferred theme (dark/light mode).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google to serve ads based on prior visits.

You can clear localStorage and cookies at any time via your browser settings. Doing so will log you out and reset your theme preference.

9Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us immediately.

10Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data subject requests, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Official Site: wordhammer.pw