Last updated: March 12, 2026
Welcome to Four Pics One Word. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Four Pics One Word is a word puzzle game that lets you play anonymously or sign in to sync progress, participate in leaderboards, and use online features. Please read this policy carefully; if you do not agree with the terms described here, this service may not be recommended for you.
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information is:
While Teksense has not appointed a formal Data Protection Officer (DPO), we have designated personnel responsible for overseeing data protection and privacy compliance. For any data protection related inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights:
1.1 Account and Profile Information
Four Pics One Word can be used anonymously. If you choose to sign in, we may collect the following information through Firebase Authentication and the sign-in provider you use:
Anonymous users are assigned an anonymous Firebase-backed account identifier so gameplay can function before sign-in. If you later link your account, some local progress may be merged into your signed-in profile.
1.2 Game Progress and Gameplay Records
We collect gameplay-related data necessary to provide online features and keep your progress consistent across sessions and devices:
Some gameplay and preference data may remain only on your device, especially when you are playing anonymously or using local-only features.
1.3 Device, Usage, and Diagnostic Data
Whether you play anonymously or with an account, we may automatically collect technical information to operate and improve the App:
1.4 Purchases and Transaction Data
If you purchase in-app items such as hint coin packs, purchase processing is handled by the platform store and RevenueCat. We may receive limited purchase-related information needed to validate purchases and grant entitlements, such as:
1.5 Notifications
If you enable push notifications, Firebase Cloud Messaging or Apple Push Notification services may generate a push token for your device. We use notification permissions and tokens to deliver service messages and gameplay-related notifications. Notification tokens may exist on-device and through platform messaging services; they are not guaranteed to be permanently retained by us unless needed for active delivery workflows.
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
We process your personal information under one or more of the following legal grounds, where applicable:
Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, including through cloud providers and service partners. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections, adequacy mechanisms, or other lawful transfer tools.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain data for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Retention examples include:
If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize information we control unless we need to retain certain records for legal, security, fraud-prevention, accounting, or dispute-resolution purposes.
Where applicable, we and our providers may use cookies, local storage, SDK identifiers, or similar technologies to operate the app and associated web pages. These technologies may be used for authentication, analytics, diagnostics, preferences, and security.
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise these rights, contact appsupport@texense.io. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
If you are a California resident, you may have rights to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or retain; request deletion; request correction; and receive equal service without discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as described in many advertising-driven services.
If you are a Virginia resident, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of certain personal data, and to opt out of processing for targeted advertising, sale, or certain profiling activities where applicable. To submit a request, email appsupport@texense.io with the subject line "VCDPA Request." You may appeal a decision by emailing the same address with the subject line "VCDPA Appeal."
Some sharing is necessary to provide Four Pics One Word, including cloud hosting, authentication, purchase validation, and platform messaging. If you want to limit optional processing, you can:
Four Pics One Word relies on third-party infrastructure and payment services, including:
Four Pics One Word may be used by a general audience, including children. We aim to limit personal data collection to what is reasonably necessary to operate the game, provide optional account-linked features, process purchases, maintain leaderboards, and support app stability and security.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information in a way that is inconsistent with applicable law, please contact us at appsupport@texense.io. We will review the request and take appropriate steps, which may include deleting relevant information where required.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date above.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
By using Four Pics One Word, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.