This Privacy Policy explains what information WordFinder5Letters.com ("the site", "we", "us") collects when you use it, how that information is used, and the choices you have.
You can use the site without an account. We never ask for your name, and we do not sell your personal information for money.
Information We Collect
Information stored on your device. Your letter filters, display preferences and theme are saved in your browser's local storage so the word finder remembers them. They stay on your device and are not sent to us. You can clear them at any time in your browser settings.
Usage information. When you visit the site, our analytics and advertising partners automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, approximate location (country or city), the pages you view, how long you stay, the site that referred you, and how you use the word finder. This includes the letter patterns you search for (for example, "_UNKY"), which we look at in aggregate to understand which searches are popular. These patterns are not linked to your name or email.
Information you send us. If you use the feedback form or email us, we receive your message and, if you provide it, your email address. We use them only to read and reply to your message. The feedback form is delivered to us through an email service provider.
How We Use Information
- To run the word finder and remember your settings on your device
- To understand how the site is used and improve it
- To show advertising that keeps the site free, and to measure how ads perform
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse and security problems
- To reply to your feedback and questions
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. The site and its partners use cookies, local storage, pixels and similar technologies to remember your settings, measure traffic and serve and measure ads. Some are set by third parties, as described below.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. If you block them, the word finder still works, but it may not remember your settings, and the ads you see may be less relevant.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect the usage information described above and processes it on Google's servers. Learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising
The site is free because it shows ads. We work with Mediavine to manage third-party advertising on the site. Mediavine and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers and similar technologies to collect information such as your IP address, browser and device information, and the pages you view. They use it to serve ads, including ads based on your interests, to limit how often you see an ad, to measure ad performance and to prevent fraud. To learn more, read Mediavine's privacy policy.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many companies here:
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- Your Online Choices (Europe)
- Google Ad Settings
Opting out does not remove ads. You will still see ads, but they will be less related to your interests.
Your Choices and Rights
Visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Where the law requires it, we and our partners ask for your consent before using cookies for advertising, and you can change your choice at any time through the privacy settings link shown on the site. You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to its processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
Visitors in the United States. Some state privacy laws, including California's, give you the right to know what personal information is collected about you, to delete or correct it, and to opt out of its "sale" or "sharing" for targeted advertising. These laws can treat advertising cookies as a sale or sharing of personal information. You can opt out through the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link where it is shown on the site, or by contacting us. We will not treat you differently for using these rights.
To make any request, email us at the address below. We may need to confirm your request before we act on it.
Children's Privacy
The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention and Security
Analytics data is kept for a limited period set in our Google Analytics account and then deleted. Feedback messages and emails are kept only as long as needed to respond. The site is served over a secure HTTPS connection, but no method of sending or storing data online is completely secure.
International Visitors
The site is hosted in the United States. Our analytics and advertising partners may process information in the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
Links to Other Sites
The site links to other websites. Their privacy practices are their own, so please read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your information? Email us at contact@wordfinder5letters.com.