Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2026

Spelling Bee ("we", "our", or "the game") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate the game:

Game progress — your found words, scores, and completion status are stored in your browser's localStorage. The words you find are never sent to us.
Anonymous usage data — page views and session duration (via Google Analytics and Cloudflare), and anonymous gameplay events sent to our own server: which mode you play, the website you came from, whether you are on a phone, how many words you find and how long they are, your score, time spent playing, and your answer if you rate a new mode. These events are tied to a random identifier generated in your browser, not to your name, email or IP address, and are kept for up to 12 months. We use them to decide which game modes to keep.
Server logs — our server automatically records standard web access logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps). These are retained for up to 30 days for security and performance purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

To serve puzzle content and run the game
To monitor server health and diagnose technical issues
To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the game

We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose beyond operating Spelling Bee.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We do not use tracking cookies. Your game data (progress, theme preference, sound settings) is stored in browser localStorage and stays on your device. The only exception is the random identifier described above, which is sent along with anonymous gameplay events.

Third-party services integrated into the game (such as Cloudflare for DNS and DDoS protection, and Google Fonts for typography) may set their own cookies as part of their standard operation. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

Infrastructure providers necessary to operate the game (e.g. Cloudflare, DigitalOcean)
When required by law or to protect the security of the service

5. Data Retention & Deletion

Your game progress lives only in your browser. You can delete it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data for spellingbee.game.

Server access logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.

6. Children's Privacy

Spelling Bee is a general-audience word game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be noted with a new "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact

Questions about privacy? Email us at hello@spellingbee.game