K-WordFound Privacy Policy

Account and nickname

K-WordFound does not require an account or sign-in. A nickname you choose is saved on your device. When you create or join an online multiplayer room, the nickname is shared with the room service and shown to other participants as your display name.

Data stored on your device

The app stores preferences, language and game setup choices, results from playing on your own, recently used words, unlock key status, the Nearby setting, and information needed to reconnect to a multiplayer room on your device. When you play with 찾GPT, recent game counts and numeric play-tempo information such as normalized pace, human words found per minute, and the share of words found by the human player may be stored on your device to adjust the game pace. This does not include the words you found or the contents of a game board. When backup is enabled, your profile and unlocked categories can also be stored in your cloud service. Other local game data is not included in that backup. You can remove local app data using your device’s app-data controls or by deleting the app.

Game record backup

K-WordFound lets you back up part of your profile and game progress. On iPhone, it uses iCloud. On Android, it uses Google Play. The backup can include your nickname, selected profile information, unlocked categories, and backup time information.

When you install or reinstall the app, it can check whether an existing backup is available so you can restore previous records. If you choose to restore, those records are copied back to the device and backup continues for your profile and unlocked categories. If you choose to start new, the existing backup is not deleted right away. You can turn backup on or off in Settings, and turning it off does not delete the game records stored on the device.

찾GPT

찾GPT is a game partner that runs on your device. It does not use the OpenAI API or an external generative AI service. Numeric play-tempo information used to adjust its pace is stored on your device and is not sent to an external AI service. Playing with 찾GPT does not create a regular online multiplayer room.

Playing together online

Playing on your own does not require an internet connection. When you play together online, the app uses an internet connection and Cloudflare server services to operate the room. It processes room and invite codes, display names, player information, room settings, participants, the game progress, scores, and timing information needed for the game.

During the connection, basic request information such as an IP address may be shared with the service provider. Finished rooms close after a period of time and can no longer be accessed.

Nearby games and Bluetooth

When you choose a nearby game, Bluetooth helps find a shared room on devices close to you. This works only after you enable the feature and grant permission. The shared room information includes an eight-character room code, category, board size, and current and maximum player counts; it does not include your nickname.

On Android 11 and earlier, the system may describe the Bluetooth permission as location-related. The app does not use it to read your precise location. If permission is denied, finding a nearby game is unavailable, but you can still join an online game with an invite code or link.

Invite links and QR codes

Invite links and displayed QR codes contain multiplayer room information. The app generates and shares these codes but does not request camera access or scan QR codes with an in-app camera.

Advertising

The app includes Google Mobile Ads and can display banner advertising. You may also choose to watch a rewarded ad to receive an unlock key that can be used for category unlocking. Google may process device, network, and advertising-related information under its own privacy practices and platform settings.

Analytics and diagnostics

The app does not operate a separate user-behavior analytics account. If diagnostic features are used, technical records for troubleshooting may remain temporarily on the device.

Third-party services

Online multiplayer uses Cloudflare server services, game record backup uses Apple iCloud or Google Play, and advertising uses Google Mobile Ads. Each provider processes information under its own terms and privacy practices.

Changes and questions

This policy may be updated when the app or its services change. For questions or help, use K-WordFound Support or contact slowdevlabs+as@gmail.com.