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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Simple Summary: The Word Warrior stores all your writing data in YOUR own Google Drive (not on our servers). We don't collect, store, sell, or share any of your personal information or writing content. Your data belongs to you and stays with you.

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Word Warrior ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our novel writing and project management application (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what data we access, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect and How We Use It

2.1 Data You Create in the Application

When you use The Word Warrior, you create writing projects, character profiles, plot outlines, and other creative content. This data includes:

How we handle this data: All of your creative content is stored locally in your web browser (using browser localStorage). If you enable Google Drive sync, your data is also stored in your personal Google Drive account in a private folder (appDataFolder) that only The Word Warrior can access.

Important: We do NOT store your creative content on our servers. We do NOT have access to read, view, or use your writing projects. Your content stays entirely with you.

2.2 Google Drive Integration

If you choose to enable Google Drive sync, we request permission to:

What we do with this access:

What we do NOT do:

2.3 Analytics and Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our application. This includes:

Important: Google Analytics does NOT collect or have access to your writing content, project titles, or any personally identifying information beyond standard web analytics data.

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or process:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we have access to solely for:

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Your Data is Stored

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

4.3 Data Retention

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information or writing content with third parties.

The only third-party services we use are:

Both services are governed by Google's privacy policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have complete control over your data:

6.2 Revoking Google Drive Access

You can revoke The Word Warrior's access to your Google Drive at any time by:

  1. Visiting your Google Account Permissions page
  2. Finding "The Word Warrior" in the list
  3. Clicking "Remove Access"

Note: Revoking access will prevent sync but will NOT delete your existing project files from your Google Drive or browser storage.

6.3 Clearing Browser Data

You can clear all locally stored data by:

Warning: Clearing browser data without having Google Drive sync enabled will result in permanent data loss.

7. Children's Privacy

The Word Warrior is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. International Users

The Word Warrior is hosted on Netlify's global CDN and may be accessed from anywhere in the world. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information (limited to what's described in this policy) to countries where our service providers operate.

Your Google Drive data is stored in Google's infrastructure according to your Google account settings and Google's data residency policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

Your continued use of The Word Warrior after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

11. Google API Services User Data Policy

The Word Warrior's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

Summary: Your writing is yours. We don't store it, read it, analyze it, or share it. We simply provide the tools for you to write and optionally sync your work to your own Google Drive. That's it.

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