PUZZLELETTERS

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Puzzle Letters processes your word searches entirely in your browser. Your search queries are never transmitted to our servers. We collect:

  • Local storage — saved words, preferences (dark mode, etc.), and streak data stored only on your device

If we add analytics or other data-collection tools in the future, we will update this policy to describe them before they go live.

2. Cookies, Consent, and Advertising

We display advertisements to support the free operation of this service. Our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at aboutads.info or through your browser settings.

If you are visiting from the European Economic Area, the UK, or Switzerland, you will be shown a consent message before any personalized advertising cookies are set, in line with Google's EU User Consent Policy. You can change your choice at any time through that message or your browser settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — Required for the site to function (e.g., saving your preferences)
  • Advertising cookies — Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Information

The local data described above is used only to run the site's features on your device (e.g., remembering your saved words and preferences). Our advertising partners use advertising cookies, subject to your consent where required, to display relevant ads.

4. Third-Party Services

Puzzle Letters uses the following third-party services:

  • Google AdSense — Advertising network. Google Privacy Policy
  • Free Dictionary API — Word definitions. No personal data is shared with this service.

5. Data Retention

Your saved words and preferences are stored only in your browser's local storage. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings. We do not retain your search history on our servers.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Clear your local data at any time via browser settings
  • Opt out of advertising cookies
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

7. Children's Privacy

Puzzle Letters is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at: privacy@puzzleletters.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.