Word Games Suite

Word Games Suite

 

Welcome to Word Games Suite, a Google Sheets add-on designed to bring engaging and creative word games to life! With Word Games Suite, users can create and play word puzzles, word searches, Wordle-like games, and more—all within the familiar environment of Google Sheets.

Features

  • Quickly create customizable word games in Google Sheets.
  • Generate puzzles like Word Search, Wordle, and Connections.
  • Seamlessly integrate with your existing Sheets data.
  • User-friendly interface for game design and play.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. To learn how we collect, use, and protect your data, please read our full Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 12/30/2024

Introduction

The Word Games Suite is an add-on that includes four games: Word Search Maker & Player, NY Times Connections Game, MakeWords Game, and Wordle. Each game operates within Google Sheets to provide engaging and educational gameplay experiences. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data across the entire suite and within each individual game.

What Data Do We Handle?

Our application does not actively collect any personal data. However, the following data interactions occur to facilitate the functionality of the Word Games Suite:

  1. Google Account Information: Used to verify ownership of Google Sheets or to grant permissions for the Word Games Suite.
  2. Game Data: User input (such as entered words, game settings, or custom templates) is stored exclusively within the user’s Google Sheet and not on external servers.

How Do We Use Your Data?

  1. Google Account: Your account is only used to authenticate access to the Word Games Suite and its associated permissions (e.g., verifying ownership of game templates or ensuring the add-on operates within your Google Sheets environment).
  2. Game Data: All game-related data remains within the Google Sheets you use. It is only used to power the features of the respective games:
    • Word Search Maker & Player: Generates custom word searches based on user input.
    • NY Times Connections Game: Provides gameplay based on categories and custom inputs.
    • MakeWords Game: Validates user-inputted words for correctness.
    • Wordle: Manages word gameplay based on preloaded or user-defined word lists.

The Word Games Suite does not collect or store personal data outside of the user’s own Google Sheet. Any input data remains within the user’s Google account and is solely used for the functioning of the games

How Is Your Data Stored?

  1. Google Sheets: All data is stored within the user’s own Google Sheets. This includes game inputs, settings, and progress.
  2. No External Storage: We do not store, process, or transmit any data outside of the Google Sheets environment.

Google Data Usage Compliance

This application’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. This ensures that:

  • Data is only used within the context of the application to provide its features.
  • Data is not used for any other purpose or shared with third parties.

Cookies

Our application does not use cookies.

Disclaimer:

 

The Word Games Suite, including its games (Word Search Maker, NY Times Connections Game, MakeWords, and Wordle), is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times or Wordle. These games are independent recreations designed for educational purposes.

 

Educational Purpose: The Word Games Suite is designed to support vocabulary building, logical reasoning, and other educational goals. It is intended for use by students, educators, and word game enthusiasts for non-commercial purposes.

 

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Access: You can access all data associated with your usage of the Word Games Suite directly within your Google Sheets.
  • Control: You have full control to modify or delete data stored in the Google Sheets used with the Word Games Suite.
  • No External Data: Since we do not store data externally, no additional steps are needed to request deletion from external sources.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We keep this privacy policy under regular review and will post updates on platforms where the Word Games Suite is available. This privacy policy was last updated on [Insert Date].

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the Word Games Suite, please do not hesitate to contact us:

  • Email: megiddo at gmail dot com

 

Terms of Service

By using Word Games Suite, you agree to our Terms of Service.

Effective Date: 12/30/2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Word Games Suite (which includes Word Search Maker & Player, NY Times Connections Game, MakeWords Game, and Wordle), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, you may not use any part of the suite or its individual components.

2. Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms of Service at my sole discretion at any time. Notification of changes will be provided by updating the terms in the application’s documentation or publishing platform. Continued use of the application after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

3. Use of the Application

You are responsible for all activities associated with your use of the Word Games Suite. You agree to the following:

  • Not to distribute, share, or make copies of any part of the application, including the Apps Script code or associated Google Sheets templates, without explicit written permission.
  • To use the application solely for its intended purpose as described in its documentation or user interface.
  • Not to use the application in any manner that violates any applicable laws or regulations.

4. Ownership

The Word Games Suite, including all associated Google Sheets templates, Apps Script code, and documentation, is the intellectual property of the developer. By using the application, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the application for personal or organizational purposes. This license does not permit:

  • Modifying or reverse engineering the code or templates.
  • Reselling or redistributing the application or any of its components.

5. Disclaimer

The Word Games Suite, including its games (Word Search Maker, NY Times Connections Game, MakeWords, and Wordle), is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times, Wordle, or any other entity. These games are independently developed for educational purposes.

6. Non-Commercial Use

The Word Games Suite is provided for free for personal and educational use. Users may not redistribute, sell, or use the games or their underlying code for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

 

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • I, along with any partners, agents, or affiliates, shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the application, including but not limited to:
    • Loss of data, profits, or goodwill.
    • Any failure of the application to meet your expectations.
    • Interruptions, bugs, or errors in the application.

Your use of the application is at your own risk, and you agree that the application is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Country/State].

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Word Games Suite is also governed by the associated Privacy Policy, which outlines how your data is handled within the suite. By using the application, you consent to the practices described in the privacy policy.

11. Intellectual Property

While the games in the Word Games Suite are independently developed, we acknowledge that ‘Wordle’ and ‘NY Times Connections’ are associated with their respective companies. We make no claims of ownership over these trademarks or their branding.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact:

  • Email: megiddo at gmail dot com

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at megiddo at gmail dot com