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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2025

Introduction

At Wordsmite, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our productivity application ("App") on iOS and Android platforms, and related services. The App helps writers build consistency by tracking their daily word or page count progress toward goals. Users do not write content in the App; it is solely for manual logging and tracking of counts. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when creating an account via email or Google Sign-In (powered by Firebase), including:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communication and reminder preferences

Progress Tracking Data

We collect tracking-related metrics stored in Firebase to provide our core services, such as creating projects, setting daily/total word or page count targets, manual logging, calendar views, and stats:

  • Project details (titles, targets, but NOT content)
  • Daily word or page count logs
  • Progress statistics, calendar data, and streak information
  • For PRO subscribers: Additional data for multiple projects, day-of-week targets, editing past data, and project deletion

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information via Firebase:

  • Device information and operating system
  • App usage analytics and performance data
  • IP address and general location (country/region)
  • Crash reports and error logs

Subscription Information

For PRO subscriptions (handled by Google Play or Apple App Store), we receive confirmation of your subscription status to unlock features like multiple projects, stats page access, day-specific targets, past data editing, and project deletion. We do not collect or store payment details.

What We DON'T Collect

We never collect, store, or have access to:

  • The actual content of your writing
  • Your documents, manuscripts, or creative work
  • Sensitive personal information beyond what's necessary
  • Financial information (handled securely by Google or Apple)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our productivity services, including project management, logging, calendar, and stats
  • Tracking your progress and generating analytics
  • Sending optional daily reminders (via device notifications, if enabled) at your chosen time
  • Improving our app's features and user experience
  • Processing PRO subscriptions to unlock additional functionality
  • Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries
  • Ensuring the security and integrity of our services
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

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: Firebase (a Google service) for authentication, storage, analytics, crash reporting, and notifications
  • Payment Processors: Google Play and Apple App Store for PRO subscriptions
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Wordsmite, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our company

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data storage with encryption at rest via Firebase
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Limited access controls and employee training
  • Secure authentication and session management

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Opt-out: Manage notifications, reminders, and communications via app settings
  • Account Control: Modify your privacy settings, data preferences, and subscription in the app or via Google/Apple

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States via Firebase. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@wordsmite.com
Contact Form: wordsmite.com/contact