Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 9, 2025

Overview

WordSearchPuzzles.io ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use our services:

Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide (such as display name). This information is stored securely using Firebase Authentication.
  • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use Resend to manage our email list and send newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you.
  • Game Progress: If you're logged in, we store your puzzle completion history, statistics, and saved puzzles to provide you with a personalized experience.

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location.
  • Technical Data: This includes your browser type, operating system, device information, and IP address.
  • Local Storage: We store certain preferences and game settings in your browser's local storage to enhance your experience. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Create and manage your account
  • Send you newsletters and updates (only if you've opted in)
  • Personalize your experience and save your game progress
  • Analyze how our website is used to improve our content and features
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity

Email Communications

Newsletter: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we'll send you regular emails containing daily puzzles, tips, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you
  • Using the one-click unsubscribe button in your email client (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)

We process your newsletter subscription through Resend. Your email data is handled according to their privacy policy.

Account Emails: If you have an account, we may send you important service-related emails (such as password resets or account notifications). These emails are necessary for the service and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account.

Advertising and Monetization

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising partner, to serve advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

For more information about Google's data collection and use practices, including how to opt-out of interest-based advertising, please visit Google's Advertising Policies and Ad Settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our website:

  • Firebase: For user authentication, database storage, hosting, and cloud functions. Firebase's privacy policy can be found here.
  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google's privacy policy can be found here.
  • Resend: To manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails. Resend's privacy policy can be found here.
  • Google Search Console: To monitor and optimize our site's presence in Google Search results.
  • Google AdSense: For ad monetization. See the "Advertising and Monetization" section above for details.

These services may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are used for various purposes including:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and advertising partners to serve relevant ads

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent management platform or your browser settings.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Object to Processing: You can object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
  • Game Statistics: Retained for as long as you have an account
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.