App: DNFW (Do Not Form a Word) · Developer: Coucal Games · Effective date: July 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information DNFW ("the App", "we", "us") collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using the App, you agree to the practices described here.
When you register to play online, we collect:
When you connect to our multiplayer server, we automatically receive your IP address. We use it to derive a coarse location (country, state/region, and city) via an offline IP-to-location lookup, and store this alongside your player ID. We do not use GPS or any other precise, device-level location data — see 1.6 below.
To let you continue your progress across devices and support online matchmaking, we store:
This data is linked to your player ID, not to any real-world identity.
The App offers optional in-app purchases (e.g. hint packs, ad removal) processed through Google Play's billing system (or Apple's, on iOS). Payment details (card numbers, billing address, etc.) are handled entirely by Google/Apple — we never receive or store your payment information. We only receive confirmation that a purchase was completed, so we can grant the corresponding in-app item.
The App shows ads (interstitial and rewarded video) through Unity Ads, operated by Unity Technologies. Unity Ads may automatically collect device and advertising identifiers, general device information, and usage data in order to serve and measure ads. This collection is governed by Unity's own privacy policy, linked below. We do not receive or store this data ourselves.
The App does not request access to your contacts, precise/GPS location, camera, microphone, or photo library, and does not use any analytics SDK. (See 1.2 above for the coarse, IP-derived location we do collect.) The only native device feature it uses outside of gameplay is the standard OS "share sheet," used only when you choose to share a match result — this simply hands text to whatever app you pick (e.g. Messages, WhatsApp) and nothing is sent to us.
We do not sell your information, and we do not use your gameplay data for purposes unrelated to running the App.
| Service | Purpose | Data involved |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Ads (Unity Technologies) | Displaying ads | Device/advertising identifiers, usage data — see Unity's Privacy Policy |
| Google Play Billing / Apple In-App Purchase | Processing purchases | Purchase confirmation only; payment details are handled by Google/Apple |
| Our multiplayer server | Matchmaking, cross-device sync | Username, player ID, auth token, gameplay stats |
DNFW is a game that may be used by a general audience, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children beyond a self-chosen username and gameplay data as described above, and the App does not include chat, contact-sharing, or other social features between players beyond in-game matches. If you believe a child has provided us with information beyond what is described here, please contact us using the details below so we can remove it.
We retain your account and gameplay data for as long as your account remains active, so that your progress is preserved across sessions and devices.
To request deletion of your account and associated data, visit our data deletion page and submit your Player ID and username, both shown in the App's Settings screen — this is how we confirm the request is coming from the account holder, since the App does not collect an email address to verify identity any other way. Deletion is immediate: your username, IP/location, and saved game data are erased, though anonymized match records are kept so other players' win/loss history stays accurate. If you have trouble using the page, contact us at support@donotformaword.com and we'll assist.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including using authentication tokens rather than storing passwords, and limiting stored data to what is needed to run the game. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
support@donotformaword.com
Coucal Games