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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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Last updated: March 2026

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WordPlayLeague respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information used within the WordPlayLeague service.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how users can request access to or deletion of their data.

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Information We Collect

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WordPlayLeague collects only the information necessary to operate puzzle leagues and track scores.

This may include:

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• Slack workspace identifiers
• Slack display names or usernames
• Player names entered during league setup
• Puzzle scores submitted by users
• League configuration settings
• Basic technical logs used for system reliability and troubleshooting

WordPlayLeague does not collect private Slack messages or unrelated workspace data.

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How We Use Information

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Information collected by WordPlayLeague is used only to provide the core functionality of the service, including:

  • Recording puzzle scores submitted by players•

  • Generating league standings and leaderboards

  • Displaying statistics and historical results

  • Sending automated league updates within Slack

  • Supporting troubleshooting and system maintenance

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We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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Data Retention

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WordPlayLeague retains league data and player score history for as long as a league remains active in order to provide standings, statistics, and historical records.

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If a league is deleted or a workspace removes the WordPlayLeague app, associated league data may be removed from our systems within a reasonable period of time.

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Technical logs may be retained temporarily for security, operational, or troubleshooting purposes.

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Data Access, Export, and Deletion Requests

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Users may request access to, export of, or deletion of their personal data.

To submit a request, contact:

wordplayleague@gmail.com

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Please include the Slack workspace name and league name associated with the request so we can locate the relevant data.

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We will review and respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.

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Third-Party Services

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WordPlayLeague integrates with third-party platforms such as Slack in order to operate league functionality. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Users should review the privacy policies of those services for more information.

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Changes to This Policy

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This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the service or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page.

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Contact

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

wordplayleague@gmail.com

 

© 2025 by WordPlayLeague.com

 

 

WordPlayLeague is not affiliated with or endorsed by Slack, The New York Times, or any puzzle publisher. Users voluntarily submit their own puzzle results.

 

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