Developer: MuskratProductions
Contact: vladfantasyfootball@gmail.com
Effective date: April 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Word Ladder ("the app", "we", "our") collects, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data. By using the app you agree to this policy.
When you sign in with Google (Android) or Apple (iOS), we receive a unique user ID from that provider. We do not receive or store your password. We may receive your name and email address from the provider depending on your privacy settings, but we do not store your email address in our database.
| Data type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Game progress (scores, streaks, puzzle attempts, completion times) | Saving your progress and showing statistics |
| Leaderboard ranking data | Displaying public leaderboards |
| Premium purchase status | Unlocking paid features |
| Ad interaction data (date last watched) | Tracking daily ad limits |
| Notification preferences and push token | Sending daily puzzle reminders (only if you opt in) |
| App review prompt tracking | Avoiding showing review requests too frequently |
On Android, the app requests the Google Advertising ID to enable personalized advertising through Google AdMob. On iOS, the app presents Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt before accessing any advertising identifier. You may decline tracking at any time via your device settings.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication & database | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
| Google AdMob | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| RevenueCat | In-app purchase management | revenuecat.com/privacy |
| Expo | Push notification delivery | expo.dev/privacy |
| Google Sign-In | Authentication (Android) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Apple Sign-In | Authentication (iOS) | apple.com/legal/privacy |
Your data is retained for as long as your account exists. When you delete your account, all data stored on our servers is permanently deleted immediately with no retention period. Third-party services may retain anonymized or aggregated data in accordance with their own policies.
Word Ladder is a word puzzle game suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with data, please contact us at vladfantasyfootball@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted in transit using TLS/HTTPS. Our backend is hosted on Google Cloud Run. Authentication is handled by Firebase, which provides industry-standard security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions or requests: vladfantasyfootball@gmail.com