Words in a Circle
Privacy Policy · Effective date: November 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Duct Tape Games Inc ("we", "us", "our"), a company based in Illinois, USA, collects, uses and shares information when you play Words in a Circle (the "Game") on Android. The package name is com.ducttapegames.wordsinacircle.
Our studio privacy policy covers Battle Planes. This page is only for Words in a Circle.
Information we collect
- Progress on your device: the level you are on, coins, score, bonus-word jar, and which puzzles you have finished. This stays on the phone unless you choose a cloud save.
- Optional Google Play Games sign-in: if you choose to save progress in the cloud, Google Play Games gives us a player ID so we can store and restore that progress. You can play the whole Game without signing in.
- Advertising identifier: when ads are shown, Google AdMob may use your device's advertising ID, IP address, and device information to show and measure ads.
- Support messages: your email address and the content of your message, if you contact us.
We do not ask for your name, precise location, contacts, photos, or payment card number inside the Game.
Advertising
The Game is designed to show ads through Google AdMob. Those ads may be full-screen between some levels, or optional rewarded ads if you choose to watch one. AdMob's policy is at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can limit ad personalization in your Android settings.
How we use information
- To run the Game and remember your progress on this device.
- To restore progress if you sign in with Google Play Games.
- To show ads and understand whether they were viewed.
- To answer support requests and fix crashes.
We do not sell your personal information.
Services we use
- Google Play and, if you turn it on, Google Play Games: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Unity (the engine the Game is built with): https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy
Data retention and deletion
Progress stored only on your device is removed when you uninstall the Game or use Reset progress in Settings. If you have used Google Play Games cloud save, email support@ducttapegames.com with the subject "Delete my Words in a Circle data" and we will delete the cloud copy within 30 days. Data in your own Google account is managed in your Google settings.
Children's privacy
The Game is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
International users
We are based in the United States. Google may process data in the United States and other countries. If local law gives you extra rights, including in the EU, UK, or California, contact us to use them.
Contact us
Duct Tape Games Inc
Illinois, USA
Email: support@ducttapegames.com