Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wordle Helper ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website at wordlehelper.co (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

By using Wordle Helper, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Let's start with what we don't do:

• No Personal Data Storage: We do not collect, store, or maintain any personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses.
• No Account Required: Our tool works without registration or login. You can use Wordle Helper completely anonymously.
• No User Input Tracking: The letters and words you enter into our solver remain private. They are processed locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.
• No Geolocation Data: We do not track your precise location.
• No Selling of Data: Since we don't collect personal data, we have nothing to sell to third parties.

3. Information We May Collect

To operate and improve our Site, we may collect limited, non-personal information:

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our Site. This may include:
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)
  • Language preference
• Technical Information: Standard server logs that record IP addresses, browser user agents, and access times. This data is used for security purposes and to prevent abuse.

3.2 Comments and Feedback

If you choose to leave a comment or feedback on our Site, you may voluntarily provide:

• Your name (or username)
• Email address (optional, not displayed publicly)
• Comment content

This information is used solely to display your comment and respond to your feedback. Comments are publicly visible on the Site.

3.3 Ratings and Votes

When you rate our tool, we record the rating value but do not associate it with any personal identifier. Rating data is aggregated and anonymous.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: If we display ads, third-party advertising partners may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. Learn more about managing cookies:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information for analytics and advertising purposes:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across the web. You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• Google Ad Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Ad Choices

Social Media Sharing

If you use social media sharing buttons on our Site, the social media platform may collect information about your visit. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

6. Children's Privacy

Wordle Helper is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't require registration or collect personal data, children can use our tool safely under parental supervision.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@wordlehelper.co, and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
• Regular security monitoring and updates
• Limited access to server data
• Protection against common vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Users and Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted and operated in the United States. If you access Wordle Helper from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access and Correction: Since we don't store personal data, there's no personal information to access or correct.
• Deletion: You can clear your browser cookies and cache at any time to remove locally stored data.
• Opt-Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions or privacy settings to block analytics tracking.
• Opt-Out of Advertising: Use the links provided in Section 5 to manage advertising preferences.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including educational resources, research papers, and related tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised policy on this page
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a homepage announcement)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email:hello@wordlehelper.co
• Website:https://wordlehelper.co/contact-us.html

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 48 hours.

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Wordle Helper, we believe that your privacy is fundamental. We've designed our tool to work without collecting unnecessary personal data. Our goal is to provide a helpful, educational word-solving experience while respecting your privacy every step of the way.

Thank you for trusting Wordle Helper!