Word Imposter Game ("we", "us", "our") operates wordimpostergame.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We are committed to collecting the absolute minimum data required to operate the service.
1. Data We Collect
Data You Provide
When playing in Pass & Play mode, player names you enter are stored only in your device's localStorage and are never sent to any server. We do not collect or store player names, game results, or any identifiable personal information.
Data Stored Locally (localStorage)
We use your browser's localStorage to save game preferences (theme, selected categories, timer settings) and leaderboard scores. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser data.
Online Multiplayer Data
When using Online Multiplayer mode, room data (player names you enter, words, votes) is temporarily stored in our Firebase Realtime Database to enable the game to function. This data is automatically deleted when the game session ends. We do not retain any personally identifiable information after a session.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how users interact with the site (pages visited, time spent, device type). This data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally. You can opt out via your browser's privacy settings or a browser extension like uBlock Origin.
2. How We Use Data
- To operate the Online Multiplayer game rooms
- To save your preferences between visits (stored locally on your device)
- To understand how the game is used so we can improve it (anonymised analytics only)
We do not sell data, share data with third parties for marketing, or use data for advertising profiling.
3. Third-Party Services
Firebase (Google): Used for Online Multiplayer room data. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. Google may log the request. No personal information is included.
4. Children's Privacy
Word Imposter Game is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@wordimpostergame.com and we will delete it.
5. Cookies
We do not use tracking cookies. The game uses only localStorage (a browser-side storage mechanism) for saving preferences. No cookies are set by our website.
6. Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, there is typically no data to access, correct, or delete. For any concerns about data related to Online Multiplayer sessions, contact us at contact@wordimpostergame.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
For any privacy questions: contact@wordimpostergame.com