Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and handled when you use the website located at https://everybodywritesaword.com (the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only limited information necessary to operate the Service.
1.1 Information You Provide
- Submitted content: This includes the word you submit and any optional display name you choose to provide.
Providing a display name is optional. You may participate anonymously.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (hashed) — Your IP address may be collected and stored only in a hashed or transformed form. We do not intentionally store raw IP addresses in a human-readable format.
- User agent information — Basic information about your browser or device (such as browser type or operating system).
- Timestamps — The time and date of actions such as joining the queue or submitting content.
This information is used for:
- Operating the Service
- Preventing abuse or spam
- Debugging and improving reliability
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Enforce rules and prevent abuse
- Moderate submissions and display names
- Compile and publish the collaborative project
- Analyze usage patterns in aggregate form
We do not use personal data for advertising or profiling.
3. Publication of Content
Submitted words and optional display names may be:
- Displayed publicly on the Service
- Included in the final published project
- Distributed in digital or physical formats
You should not submit personal, sensitive, or confidential information.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as:
- With service providers that help operate the Service (e.g., hosting or database providers)
- If required to comply with applicable laws or legal requests
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Service or others
Shared information is limited to what is reasonably necessary.
5. Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as necessary to:
- Operate the Service
- Maintain the integrity of the Project
- Comply with legal obligations
Submissions, metadata, or logs may be deleted, modified, or retained at the Service operator's discretion.
We do not guarantee permanent storage of any data.
6. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
7. Cookies and Tracking
The Service does not use third-party advertising cookies.
Basic cookies or similar technologies may be used solely for:
- Essential functionality
- Security
- Session management
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Choices
- You may choose not to provide a display name.
- You may stop using the Service at any time.
- Because submissions are designed to be permanent contributions to a collective project, we may not be able to remove individual submissions upon request.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates apply prospectively. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact: