Last Updated: April 22, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Play Hangman! This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit or play games on playhangman.org (referred to as "the Website", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe and enjoyable gaming experience.
By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We strive to use the minimal amount of information necessary to provide our services and continuously work to protect your privacy while delivering an engaging word game experience.
Summary of key points
Before diving into the details, here are the key points of our privacy practices:
- We do not collect personally identifiable information from our visitors
- We use standard log files that collect anonymous usage data for improving our service
- We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior in aggregate
- We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your gaming experience
- We do not sell your information to third parties
- Our website is designed to be suitable for all ages, including children
- You have control over your information and can contact us with any privacy concerns
Information we collect
1. Information you provide
When you use Play Hangman, you might voluntarily provide information in the following circumstances:
- When creating custom word lists for personalized games
- When contacting us through our feedback channels
- When submitting word suggestions for our game database
We do not require registration or account creation to play our games, minimizing the personal information we collect.
2. Information collected automatically
As with most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit or interact with our site:
Log files
The Website follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files record visitor activity and help us improve our service and troubleshoot technical issues. Information collected may include:
- Internet protocol (IP) addresses (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- Operating system
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring/exit pages
- Game performance metrics
This information is not linked to personally identifiable data and is used in aggregate to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. To learn more about how Google uses your data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies and similar technologies
While our privacy policy initially stated we don't use cookies, we do utilize certain cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:
- Remember your game progress during a session
- Track game statistics to improve gameplay
- Analyze site performance and identify areas for improvement
- Customize game difficulty based on your performance
- Provide a seamless experience across different pages
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How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our word game platform
- Develop new features, games, and content
- Understand how users interact with our games and website
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Protect the security and integrity of our platform
- Respond to user feedback and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
We combine information across users to create aggregated, anonymous data that helps us improve our services without identifying individual players.
Information sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Third-party service providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, such as:
- Hosting and content delivery networks
- Analytics providers
- Customer support services
- Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring
These service providers are contractually obligated to use information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Third-party websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure hosting environments with industry-standard protections
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data encryption for sensitive information
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular backups to prevent data loss
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
International data transfers
Our services are primarily operated from servers located in the United States. If you access our Website from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers maintain facilities.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed or stored.
Children's privacy
Play Hangman is a word game that is suitable for players of all ages, including children. We are committed to complying with children's privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States.
The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. Our game design intentionally minimizes data collection and does not require personal information to play.
If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our servers. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 13 in its database, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Your privacy rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information, including:
Access and correction
Since we don't collect personally identifiable information, there is typically no personal data to access or correct. However, if you believe we may have collected information about you, you can contact us to request access or correction.
Cookie controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or limit cookies. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
Do not track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want to have your online activities tracked. Our Website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. However, since we do not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes, this provision may not apply.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent.
When we post changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes, we will provide more prominent notice, which may include sending an email notification or displaying a banner on our Website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to working with you to address any privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.
Consent
By using playhangman.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
Thank you for trusting Play Hangman with your gaming experience. We are committed to maintaining that trust by protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable environment for word game enthusiasts of all ages.