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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PlayCrossword (the “Service”), a platform where people create and play crossword games. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

  • Email address: Used to create and manage your account and to communicate with you.
  • Password: Safely stored in hashed form to protect your account.
  • Analytics data: We use Cloudflare Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifying technical information (e.g., page views, device/browser, general region) to improve performance and reliability.

We collect only the information listed above and do not gather any additional personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Authenticate you and maintain your account.

• Enable you to create, play, and manage crosswords.

• Send essential service messages (e.g., verification, password reset, or security notices).

• Monitor, secure, and improve the Service’s performance.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to operate the Service or as required by law.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to support the operation of the Service (such as hosting, analytics, or email verification). These providers only have access to the data required to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5. Cloudflare Analytics

We use Cloudflare Analytics for aggregated insights. Data is pseudonymous and helps us analyze traffic, performance, and security. For details, visit Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.

6. Data Storage & Security

  • Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
  • We use standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You can access and delete your data at any time. To delete your account, go to: Profile → “…” → Delete Account.

Once deleted, your account data will be permanently removed from our active systems within a reasonable time.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. Deleted accounts are removed from our systems after processing.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available here, with the updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Us form.