Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Welcome to Word Puzzle! We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and manage your information when you use our website or mobile applications (collectively, the “Services”).
Please note that this Policy only applies to information collected by Word Puzzle through your use of the Services. It does not cover third-party websites, services, or actions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
Thank you for trusting Word Puzzle with your information.
Word Puzzle collects personal information to operate, customize, and improve our Services, and to send you personalized messages and marketing content. Here’s an overview of the types of information we collect:
Information You Provide to Us
Automatically Collected Information
Information from Other Sources
Information You Share
Interest-Based Advertising
Our Services use ad-serving technologies (e.g., cookies, web beacons) to deliver interest-based ads. Third-party advertising partners may collect information like your Google Advertising ID (GAID) or Advertising Identifier (IDFA), geographic location (with consent), and IP address. For more details on their privacy practices, visit:
To limit data collection by advertising companies, visit the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance or adjust your device settings:
Note: Adjusting ad preferences will not eliminate ads but may make them less relevant.
We use analytics tools, like Google Analytics, to understand how you use our Services. These tools collect data such as IP address and visit time but do not collect personally identifiable information. Data collected is subject to Google's privacy policies. Learn more and opt-out options:
We use the information we collect through our Services for various purposes, including:
We do not share your personal information except as approved by you or as described below:
Privacy Right | Description | Additional Information |
Access and Correct | Request access to or correct your personal data. | Contact us via email. We may verify your identity. |
Delete or Restrict | Request deletion or restriction of your data under certain conditions. | We may refuse if data is needed for legitimate purposes. |
Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another party. | Does not apply if it affects others' rights. |
Object/Restrict Processing | Object to or restrict the processing of your data. | Refer to relevant sections to check how we use your information. |
Automated Decision-Making | Opt-out of automated decision-making. | Applicable when such processing is involved. |
Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent for data processing. | This withdrawal does not affect the legality of any data processing that occurred before you withdrew your consent. |
Right to Complain | Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. | Contact us for assistance. |
To exercise these rights, contact us via email. We may verify your identity before processing your request, possibly requiring additional information.
As a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right/Choice | Description | Additional Information |
Right to Know | Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and disclosed in the past 12 months. | Contact us via email. We may verify your identity. |
Right to Delete | Request deletion of personal information collected from you. | Contact us via email. We may verify your identity. |
Right to Non-Discrimination | No discrimination for exercising privacy rights. | We do not discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights. Please contact us via email if you have any problems. |
Right to Opt-Out of Sale | Request to top selling your personal information to other companies. | We do not sell personal information, so no opt-out option is provided. |
Right to Receive Financial Incentive Notice | Know about financial incentive offers and opt-out at any time. | We currently do not offer financial incentives. |
Disclosure for Direct Marketing | Request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. | We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. |
Do Not Track Signals | We do not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals as there is no consensus on how to interpret these signals. | You can opt-out of interest-based advertising as described above. |
To exercise these rights, or if you are an authorized agent acting on behalf of a CCPA request, contact us via email. We may verify your identity before processing your request, possibly requiring additional information like government-issued identification. You may exercise these rights on your own or designate an authorized agent, who must obtain your written permission and verify their identity.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following applies to your personal data collected through our Services:
Data Control: Word Puzzle is the data controller of your personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing:
We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices. If there are material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Services before they take effect. If required by law, we will provide detailed notice or seek your consent. Please check the “Last Updated” date and review this page periodically for the latest information.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to ensure security, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We keep your information as long as needed to provide our Services. If you want us to stop using your information, please email us. However, we may still retain some data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Children are not permitted to use the services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have information from or about a child, please contact us.
If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor in your country, please ensure that you have read this privacy policy before allowing your children to create their own accounts or use the services. You agree that you will be subject to this privacy policy and be responsible for your children's activities while using the services. You agree to supervise your children's use of the services and ensure that they only view content that is age-appropriate.
We may transfer your information to our affiliates or third parties in other countries. These countries may have different data protection laws, but we will ensure your information receives adequate protection in compliance with applicable legal standards.
You may create and share content through our Services. Offensive or abusive content is prohibited and may be removed at our discretion.
If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at support@thewordpuzzle.com.