Introduction
Wardle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").
Quick Summary: We collect minimal personal information, use it only to provide our educational gaming service, and never sell your data to third parties. We use Google Analytics and AdSense, which have their own privacy policies.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Game progress and statistics (stored locally on your device)
- Feedback and communications you send to us
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Automatically Collected
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent, and features used
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring websites
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Personalize your gaming experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Ensure the security and integrity of our Service
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our Service.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. You can learn more about Google Analytics' privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can learn more about AdSense's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Firebase
We use Google Firebase for hosting and data storage. Firebase may collect and process information as described in their privacy policy at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our Service
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Improve our Service's functionality and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our Service is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
International Users
If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@wardle.com
- Website: https://wardle01.web.app
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.