Privacy Policy
Last updated: 07/18/2026
This Privacy Policy details how WordGames.net LLC, operating the website WordGames.net, collects, uses, and safeguards user information.
Information Collection
Use of Information
Protection of Information
Account Deletion
Third-Party Disclosure
Cookies and Tracking
WordGames.net uses browser storage technologies to save your game progress and preferences. No personally identifiable information is stored in any of these mechanisms.
Cookies we set
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| preferredLang | Stores your selected display language | 1 year |
| wg-net-theme | Stores your chosen site theme (light, dark, a color scheme such as pink, blue, orange, green, indigo, or butter yellow, or the plaid pattern) | 1 year |
| wg-net-animations | Stores your preference for whether Lottie animations (confetti, win/lose icons) are shown | 1 year |
Local storage (browser only)
The following data is stored locally in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| wg-net-boggle-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves standard Boggle game progress, found words, score, and hints |
| wg-net-boggle_3x3-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves 3x3 Boggle game progress, found words, score, and hints |
| wg-net-boggle_5x5-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves 5x5 Boggle game progress, found words, score, and hints |
| wg-net-triangle-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Triangle game progress, found words, score, and hints |
| wg-net-wordsearch-{id}-{lang} | Saves WordSearch grid state and found words |
| wg-net-strands-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Strands game progress and found words |
| wg-net-word_ladder-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Word Ladder game progress and current word chain |
| wg-net-letter_boxed-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Letter Boxed game progress, found words, and hints |
| wg-net-tiles-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Tiles board state, score, and best combo |
| wg-net-mini_crossword-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Mini Crossword grid entries and completion state |
| wg-net-connections-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Connections board order, solved groups, guesses, and mistakes |
| wg-net-text_twist-game-{id}-{lang} | Saves Text Twist found words, score, and hints |
| wg-net-preferredLang | Stores your selected display language (en, es, de, fr, pt) |
| wg-net-theme | Copy of your chosen site theme, kept alongside the cookie so the theme applies instantly on repeat visits |
Session storage (browser only)
Session storage is cleared automatically when you close your browser tab.
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| wordsearch_completed | Tracks which WordSearch games you completed this session |
Google AdSense, our advertising partner, also uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings or opt out of personalized advertising via Google's Ad Settings.
Advertising
WordGames.net uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is our sole advertising partner. As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to WordGames.net and other websites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to WordGames.net and/or other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Google AdSense may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, which can be reviewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Analytics & Hosting
WordGames.net is hosted on Vercel. As part of serving the application, Vercel may collect limited technical data such as IP addresses and request logs for performance monitoring and abuse prevention. This data is handled according to Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
We use Vercel Analytics to measure Core Web Vitals and page performance. This data is anonymized and does not include personal identifiers.
We also use Simple Analytics, a privacy-first analytics tool that collects no personal data, sets no cookies, and does not track users across sites. It counts only page views and referrers in aggregate. You can review their policy at simpleanalytics.com/privacy.
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By using WordGames.net, you agree to adhere to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.