📖 Word Heist — Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Word Heist is developed by Stackbit. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

Word Heist uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication to create a random anonymous user ID. This ID is generated automatically — you never provide any personal information to use the app.

We do NOT collect:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Location data
Photos or media
Contacts
Financial information

How We Use Information

Save your game progress locally
Enable group leaderboards
Generate AI word packs
Sync scores across sessions

Group Leaderboards

If you choose to join or create a group, the display name you choose and your scores are stored in Firebase Firestore and visible to other group members only.

AI Word Generation

Word Heist uses the Anthropic Claude API to generate word and rule combinations. No personal data is sent to the API — only game parameters like difficulty level and language preference.

Data Storage

Game progress is stored locally on your device. Group data is stored in Google Firebase Firestore. All transmission is encrypted via TLS.

Third-Party Services

Google Firebase — Authentication and database. Firebase Privacy Policy
Anthropic Claude API — AI word generation. Anthropic Privacy Policy
Google AdMob — Advertising SDK (currently disabled). Google Privacy Policy

Data Retention

Anonymous Firebase accounts inactive for 180 days are automatically deleted. Local data remains until you uninstall.

Children's Privacy

Word Heist is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Your Rights

Clear progress: Settings → Clear Progress
Leave any group from within the app
Uninstall to remove all local data

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us at: lindagakii10@gmail.com