Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

wordunscrambler.guru ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing wordunscrambler.guru, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Search Queries: When you use our word unscrambler tool, we do not store your search history, the letters you enter, or the results you receive on our servers. All processing happens in real-time and is not logged for future use.

Contact Forms: If you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects:

IP address (anonymized)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type and identifier
Pages visited and time spent
Referral source
Events (e.g., searches performed, dictionary selected, theme toggled)

GA4 data is retained for 14 months by default. IP addresses are anonymized. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy.

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

Essential Cookies: We use cookies for essential functionality:

ASPNETCORE_CULTURE — Your preferred language/culture setting
fc_theme (localStorage) — Your Light/Dark mode preference
wu_dictionary (localStorage) — Your chosen word dictionary (TWL06, SOWPODS, ENABLE, WWF)

Local Storage: We store the above preferences in your browser's local storage to provide a better user experience across sessions.

2.4 Google AdSense Cookies

We display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense. Google AdSense sets cookies to:

Serve relevant ads based on your browsing history
Track ad performance and user engagement
Prevent ad fraud

For details on how Google uses data, see Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and improve the word unscrambler tool
Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize site performance (via GA4)
Advertising: To display personalized ads and measure ad effectiveness (via Google AdSense)
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and contact you if necessary
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities, including targeted advertising.

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

Right to Know: You can request what personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data (with exceptions).
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

5.3 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect site functionality. For instructions, see About Cookies.

5.4 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of GA4 tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.5 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

You can manage your ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through Google Account Settings.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

HTTPS Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted with SSL/TLS
Secure Servers: Our servers are hosted with reputable providers with security certifications
Access Controls: Data access is restricted to authorized personnel only
Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use our service at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

Search Data: We do not retain your search queries or results on our servers.

Contact Inquiries: Messages sent through our contact form are retained for 2 years or as required by law.

Analytics Data: GA4 data is retained for 14 months by default.

Cookies: Browser cookies are retained according to their expiration dates (typically 1-2 years for preference cookies).

9. CCPA — Additional Disclosures

Categories of Personal Information: We collect identifiers (IP address, browser ID), commercial information (ads viewed), internet activity (pages visited, clicks), and device information (browser type, OS).

Business Purpose: We collect this data for service delivery, analytics, advertising, and legal compliance.

No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers as described in Section 4.

10. Children's Privacy

wordunscrambler.guru is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us at info@wordunscrambler.guru.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of wordunscrambler.guru constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Data Controller & Contact Information

Data Controller: wordunscrambler.guru
Email: info@wordunscrambler.guru

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights (GDPR/CCPA), please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

EU Residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.