Last Updated: April 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Junctions.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Talking Crossword mobile and web applications ("the App").

1. Information We Collect

a) Technical Information

• Device identifiers (AppSetID for mobile devices, generated browser ID for web)
• Session identifiers
• Platform information (operating system, browser type)
• Crash reports and performance data (via Sentry)

b) Usage Data

• Puzzle generation and completion events
• Hint usage statistics
• App launch timestamps
• Gameplay patterns and category preferences

c) Local Storage

• Browser identifier (web version)
• Game preferences and settings (via SharedPreferences)

2. How We Use Information

• Maintain game functionality and session continuity
• Analyze gameplay patterns to improve user experience
• Monitor app performance and stability
• Generate anonymous usage statistics
• Personalize crossword puzzle categories

3. Data Collection Methods

a) Automated Collection

• Through SDKs including:
  • Sentry (error tracking)
  • AppSetID (device identification)
  • SharedPreferences (local storage)

b) User-Generated Data

• Puzzle interaction patterns
• Category selection data

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share anonymous aggregated data with:

• Sentry.io (crash reporting)
• Crossword puzzle generator services
• Analytics processing services

No personally identifiable information is shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

• Session identifiers: Deleted after 30 days of inactivity
• Device/browser identifiers: Persist until app uninstallation
• Crash reports: Retained for 90 days

6. Security Measures

• All network communications use HTTPS