Information I Collect
Information you send me
If you email [email protected], I receive your email address, your name if you include it, and the contents of your message. I use this information to read and respond to your message and to address questions, bug reports or word reports.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, the server and your browser may exchange standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you request, the page that referred you, and the date and time of your visit. This information may be recorded in standard server logs for operating, securing and troubleshooting the site.
Data stored in your browser
Some game features may use browser storage, cookies or cached files to remember settings, game progress or other information needed for the site to function. Information stored locally in your browser is generally kept on your device and can be removed through your browser settings.
Letters you enter in the solver
The letters you enter into the solver are sent to the site so it can process them and return matching results. They are used to provide the solver results and are not intended to identify you personally. If a solver feature creates a web address containing the letters you entered, those letters may be visible to anyone who has access to that web address.
What I don't collect
The site does not require you to create an account to use its publicly available puzzles and tools. The site does not request sensitive personal information as part of normal gameplay. If you voluntarily contact me by email, the information contained in your message is handled as described in this policy.
How I Use Information
- To respond to your messages, bug reports and word reports
- To operate, secure and troubleshoot the site
- To understand how the site is used and improve the games, hints and solver
- To maintain the site's technical performance and functionality
- To meet applicable legal obligations and help prevent abuse
I use information only for purposes connected with operating, maintaining and improving spellingbeegames.com, responding to visitors, and meeting applicable legal requirements.
Cookies, Local Storage and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files that a site stores in your browser. Local storage and browser caches can also store information on your device. Spellingbeegames.com may use these technologies to:
- Make the site work: remember settings or game-related information and support site functionality
- Improve performance: allow browsers to cache files such as stylesheets, fonts and scripts so pages can load more efficiently
You can block or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Some site features may not work correctly if you disable or remove information required for those features.
Third-Party Services
Some resources used by the site are provided by third-party services. When your browser loads these resources, it may connect directly to those providers and share standard technical information such as your IP address and browser details.
- Google Fonts supplies fonts used by the site.
- Cloudflare (cdnjs) supplies Font Awesome resources used by the site.
These third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies. I don't control their data-processing practices. The site may also link to other websites, which have their own privacy policies and terms.
How Long I Keep Information
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to messages, maintaining records of reported issues, operating the site and meeting applicable legal obligations. The exact retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the service involved.
Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect the information I hold, including serving the site over HTTPS. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This is a general-audience word game website. I do not knowingly request or collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the site, please email me at [email protected] so I can review the matter and take appropriate action.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to request access, correction or deletion, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to complain to the data-protection authority responsible for your location.
To make a privacy-related request, email [email protected]. I may need to verify your identity before completing a request, and I will respond within the time required by applicable law.
International Visitors
The site is operated from Pakistan, and some third-party service providers may process information in other countries. As a result, information may be processed outside the country where you live.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy as the site, its services or applicable legal requirements change. The date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised, and the current version will remain available on this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information are welcome at [email protected] or through our contact page. To learn who runs the site, see the About page, and see the disclaimer for information about the site's independence from The New York Times.
