PRIVACY POLICY
Word Search World Explorer
Last updated: June 20, 2026

Thank you for playing Word Search World Explorer. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information is collected and how it is used.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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Data stored entirely on your device (never sent to our servers):
- Your chosen app language, word search language, Tap & Learn language, and Wikipedia language preferences.
- Your game progress, coin balance, and high scores.
- Your daily login streak and streak coin totals.
- Whether you have seen first-time help screens.

Data collected automatically by third-party services (see Section 3):
- Advertising identifiers and general device information (by Google AdMob for displaying ads).
- Crash reports and anonymous usage analytics (if enabled by Google Play Services).

We do not collect your name, email address, location, or any personally identifiable information.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
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- All preferences and progress data are stored locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences. This data is used solely to save your game state between sessions.
- No data stored on your device is transmitted to us or any third party by our app.

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3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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Word Search World Explorer uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy and data practices:

Google AdMob (Advertising)
We display advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use data including advertising identifiers (e.g. Android Advertising ID), IP address, and device information to serve relevant ads.
Google AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google ML Kit (On-Device Translation)
The Tap & Learn feature uses Google ML Kit's on-device translation. Language model files are downloaded to your device. Translation is performed entirely on-device; your words are not sent to Google servers via our app.
Google ML Kit Privacy Policy: https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/terms

Wikipedia (External Link)
Tapping a word in the word list can open the corresponding Wikipedia article in your browser. Wikipedia is an external service and its own privacy policy applies.
Wikipedia Privacy Policy: https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

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4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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Word Search World Explorer is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The app does not require account registration or any personal details to play. Advertising served through AdMob is subject to Google's family policy for apps.

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5. DATA SECURITY
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All game data is stored locally on your device. We do not operate servers that store your personal data. You can clear all app data at any time through your device's Settings > Apps > Word Search World Explorer > Clear Data.

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6. YOUR CHOICES
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- You can reset your ad identifier or opt out of personalised advertising at any time through your Android device settings under Privacy > Ads.
- You can delete all locally stored game data by uninstalling the app or using Clear Data in your device settings.

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7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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8. CONTACT US
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[YOUR CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS]

By using Word Search World Explorer you agree to this Privacy Policy.