Data Processing

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

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This Data Processing page explains how Lexinum ("we," "us," "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects your personal data. It supplements our Privacy Policy and is intended to help you understand our data processing activities in detail, particularly in relation to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Overview

1.1 Who We Are

Lexinum is a multi-language word and number games application operated by bindortyuzyirmibir. For the purposes of GDPR, we act as the Data Controller for the personal data we collect through the Lexinum app and website.

1.2 Scope of Processing

This page covers personal data processed through:

2. Categories of Personal Data Processed

Category Data Elements Source
Account Data Email address, display name, authentication provider ID, account creation date Provided by user during registration or sign-in
Profile Data Profile picture, language preference, theme preference Provided by user or derived from device settings
Gameplay Data Game results, guesses, scores, timestamps, game mode, dictionary language Generated during app usage
Multiplayer Data Match records, opponent user IDs, move history, match outcomes Generated during multiplayer gameplay
Social Data Friend connections, friend requests, lobby participation Generated through social features
Device & Technical Data Device model, OS version, app version, IP address, crash logs, performance metrics Collected automatically
Purchase Data Subscription status, entitlement tier, transaction identifiers (no payment card data) Apple App Store / Google Play Store
Communication Data Support requests, account deletion requests, data access requests Provided by user via email or in-app forms

3. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

Processing Purpose Data Categories Involved Legal Basis (GDPR)
Account creation and authentication Account Data, Device Data Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Providing game services (solo & multiplayer) Gameplay Data, Multiplayer Data, Profile Data Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Leaderboard and ranking display Gameplay Data, Profile Data Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Social features (friends, lobby) Social Data, Profile Data Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Subscription management and premium features Purchase Data, Account Data Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
App improvement and analytics Device Data, Gameplay Data (aggregated/anonymized) Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Crash reporting and debugging Device Data, Crash Logs Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Push notifications Device Data, Account Data Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Customer support Communication Data, Account Data Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Compliance with legal obligations All categories as required Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))

4. Sub-processors and Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to process data on our behalf. Each sub-processor has been vetted for GDPR compliance and maintains appropriate security certifications.

Sub-processor Service Provided Data Processed Location
Google Firebase Authentication, Firestore database, Cloud Functions, Cloud Messaging, Analytics Account Data, Gameplay Data, Multiplayer Data, Social Data, Device Data EU / US (data stored in European region where available)
Apple App Store In-app purchase processing, subscription management Purchase Data (transaction identifiers only) Global
Google Play Store In-app purchase processing, subscription management Purchase Data (transaction identifiers only) Global

Important: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Sub-processors listed above process data solely to provide services on our behalf under binding data processing agreements.

5. Data Retention

Data Category Retention Period Deletion Trigger
Account Data Account lifetime + 30 days Account deletion request
Profile Data Account lifetime + 30 days Account deletion request
Gameplay Data Account lifetime + 30 days Account deletion request
Multiplayer Data Account lifetime + 90 days Account deletion request
Social Data Account lifetime + 30 days Account deletion request or unfriend action
Purchase Data Duration required by tax/app store regulations Legal retention obligation expires
Device & Technical Data 1 year (aggregated/anonymized after 90 days) Automated after retention period
Communication Data 3 years from last correspondence Automated after retention period
Backup Copies Up to 90 days after deletion from active systems Automated backup rotation

6. Your Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR and similar data protection laws, you have the following rights:

6.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data. To request your data, email [email protected] or use the data export feature in the app (Settings → Privacy & Data → Export My Data).

6.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You can correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data through the app settings (profile, display name) or by contacting us.

6.3 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

You can request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected, when you withdraw consent, or when processing is unlawful. See our Data Deletion Request page for instructions.

6.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances (e.g., while we verify the accuracy of contested data).

6.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (JSON) and have it transmitted directly to another controller where technically feasible.

6.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. You can manage consent preferences in the app (Settings → Privacy & Data).

6.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)

If you believe our processing infringes GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

7. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

8. International Data Transfers

Lexinum is operated from Turkey. Personal data is primarily processed and stored on Google Cloud infrastructure. Firebase data is stored in regions selected for proximity to users. Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on:

9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

Lexinum does not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects. Game rankings and leaderboards are based solely on gameplay scores, not personal characteristics.

10. Children's Data

Lexinum is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly process personal data of children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected a child's data, please contact us immediately.

11. Contact Information

Data Controller

bindortyuzyirmibir

For all data protection inquiries:

We aim to respond to all data protection inquiries within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.