Privacy policy

This policy explains what information waffledailywordgame.com ("the site", "we", "us") collects, why we collect it, who we share it with and the choices you have. It covers every page on this site.

What information do we collect?

Game data on your device

You do not need an account to play. Your puzzle progress, stats and streaks are saved in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device. We cannot see it, and it is never sent to our servers. Clearing your browser data deletes it.

Data collected when you visit

Like most websites, our servers and our partners receive some data each time a page loads:

• your IP address, which can show your rough location;
• your browser type, device type and operating system;
• the pages you view, the time you spend on them and the site that sent you here;
• cookie IDs and similar online identifiers set by us or our partners.

Data you send us

If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you write. We use it only to reply and to fix what you report.

How do we use this information?

• to run the site, keep it secure and fix errors;
• to count visits and learn which pages people use, so we can improve them;
• to show ads that pay for the free puzzles, and to measure how those ads perform;
• to answer your messages;
• to meet our legal duties.

We do not sell game data, and we never ask for your name, address or payment details to play.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. We and our partners also use similar tools such as local storage, pixels and device IDs. Our cookie policy lists each type, what it does and how long it lasts.

Advertising

We show ads to keep the site free. The ads are served by third party advertising companies, such as Google, and by any ad management partner we work with. These companies may use cookies and similar tools to collect data about your visits to this and other websites. They use it to show you ads that may interest you, to limit how often you see the same ad and to measure results.

Google

Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of advertising cookies lets it and its partners serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Learn how Google uses data at How Google uses information from sites that use its services.

Other ways to opt out

• In the US, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt out page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt out page.
• In the EU and UK, visit Your Online Choices.
• You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The puzzles still work without them.

Opting out does not remove ads. It means the ads you see are less likely to be based on your interests.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to count visits and see how people use the site. These tools collect data such as the pages you view, your device type and your rough location. We look at this data in total, not to track single people.

Who do we share data with?

• Advertising partners that serve and measure the ads on this site, as described above.
• Service providers that host the site, store content and run analytics for us. They may only use the data to provide their service.
• Authorities, when the law requires it or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the site.

Your rights in the EU, EEA and UK (GDPR)

If you live in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on your consent to set advertising and analytics cookies. We ask for it through a consent banner before those cookies load, and you can change your choice at any time. We rely on our legitimate interest to keep the site running and secure.

You have the right to:

• see the personal data we hold about you and get a copy;
• ask us to correct or delete it;
• object to or limit how we use it;
• withdraw consent at any time, without affecting what was done before;
• complain to your local data protection authority.

Your rights in US states (including California)

Laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, give residents of some US states extra rights. Sharing data with advertising partners for targeted ads may count as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under these laws.

• You can ask what personal information we collect, use and share.
• You can ask us to delete or correct it.
• You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information on our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
• We will not treat you differently for using these rights.

We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by your browser as a request to opt out of sale and sharing.

Children

The puzzles are suitable for all ages, but the site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

How long do we keep data?

Game data stays on your device until you clear it. We keep emails only as long as we need to answer them. Our partners keep data for the periods set out in their own privacy policies.

Data transfers and security

Our partners may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. Where the law requires it, they use approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. We use HTTPS on every page to protect data in transit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the site or the law changes. The date at the top shows the latest version.

How do I contact you about privacy?

Email info@waffledailywordgame.com with "Privacy" in the subject line. We reply to privacy requests within 30 days, or within the time the law in your region sets.