Play Crosswords ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Game data: Your puzzle progress, streak data, and best times are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to our servers.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, device type, and approximate geographic location. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Product analytics: We use PostHog to track feature usage and improve the product experience. This data is anonymized and used solely for product improvement.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. These are:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) - help us understand site usage
Product analytics cookies (PostHog) - help us improve features
localStorage - stores your game progress locally on your device

Third-Party Advertising

We may display advertisements from Google AdSense or other advertising partners in the future. These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

No Account Required

Play Crosswords does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personally identifiable information.

Data Retention

Since all game data is stored locally in your browser, you can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage. Analytics data is retained according to the retention policies of Google Analytics and PostHog.

Your Rights

You have the right to clear your local game data at any time. You can disable cookies in your browser settings to prevent analytics tracking. If you have questions about your data, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Privacy Policy