Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 11, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how wordmasterfan.com collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website. Word Master Fan is an independent, unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with the original game or its creators.
Controller & Contact
Controller: Word Master Fan. Email: hello@wordmasterfan.com
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us via email.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details submitted via forms (name, email, subject, message)
- Newsletter subscription email address
Information collected automatically
- Essential technical data such as IP address, browser type, and basic device information for security and site functionality
- Aggregate usage information (page views, navigation patterns) when analytics is enabled with your consent
We do not collect sensitive categories of personal data and we avoid unnecessary identifiers.
How We Use Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the website
- Respond to messages and support requests
- Send newsletters when you opt in
- Monitor aggregate usage to keep content useful and stable
- Protect the site against fraud, abuse, or security threats
Legal Bases (GDPR)
- Consent: newsletters and optional analytics
- Legitimate interests: site security, performance, and core functionality
- Contract: responding to direct contact where necessary to fulfill your request
Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers that help us run the site (e.g., email delivery, analytics) under agreements requiring appropriate safeguards. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Newsletter emails are stored until you unsubscribe.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
International Transfers
If data is transferred outside your country or the European Economic Area, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections where required.
Your Rights
- Access: request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: request deletion where applicable
- Restriction & Objection: limit or object to processing in certain cases
- Portability: receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent: unsubscribe or change cookie preferences at any time
- Lodge a Complaint: with your local supervisory authority
To exercise rights, email hello@wordmasterfan.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for a general audience. If you believe a child provided us personal information without appropriate consent, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted on this page. Continued use of the site after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.