📋 The Short Version — Plain English
- This website is completely free to use. No account required to play puzzles.
- If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect only your first name and email address.
- We will never sell your personal information to anyone.
- We will never spam you. The newsletter goes out once a week, on Sundays.
- You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with one click.
- This site displays Google ads, which may use cookies to show relevant advertisements.
- We do not collect any other personal data from visitors who just come to play puzzles.
Privacy Policy
WordUnscramblerFree.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Information you give us voluntarily: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your first name and email address. That is all.
- Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information such as your browser type and general location (country/state level only) through Google Analytics and Google AdSense. This information is anonymous and cannot identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
- Your email address is used only to send you our weekly newsletter.
- Your first name is used only to personalize the newsletter greeting.
- Anonymous usage data helps us understand how people use the site so we can improve it.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide. Your email address is stored securely through our newsletter service provider. We do not store payment information of any kind — this site is always free and no payments are ever processed.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. This site uses cookies in two ways:
- Puzzle progress: Your crossword progress is saved in your own browser's local storage so you can come back to a puzzle. This data never leaves your device.
- Google advertising cookies: Google AdSense, which displays ads on this site, may use cookies to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. You can learn more about and opt out of Google's ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense — displays advertisements on our site
- Google Analytics — anonymous website traffic analysis
- Google Fonts — loads the text fonts used on this site
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to delete your information at any time
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.
Changes to This Policy
If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we will note the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Our Newsletter
What We Send
Our newsletter goes out once a week, every Sunday morning. Each edition includes new puzzle highlights, a crossword tip, and a fun word of the week. Nothing more.
How to Unsubscribe
Every newsletter email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom of the message. Clicking it immediately removes you from our list — no confirmation screens, no questions asked. You can also contact us directly to be removed.
Who We Use to Send Email
We use a reputable email marketing provider to send our newsletter. Your email address is shared with that provider for the sole purpose of delivering your newsletter. They are contractually prohibited from using your address for any other purpose.
Advertising Disclosure
WordUnscramblerFree.com is free to use and is supported by advertising. We display ads through Google AdSense.
About the Ads You See
Google AdSense may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This is called interest-based advertising.
We do not control which specific ads are displayed. We do not receive any personal information about you from Google AdSense.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance at aboutads.info.
Our Commitment
We only work with Google's advertising platform. We do not accept paid placements, sponsored content, or affiliate advertising. Every ad you see is served by Google — we have no relationship with the individual advertisers whose ads may appear.
Terms of Use
By using WordUnscramblerFree.com, you agree to the following terms. Please read them — they're written in plain language.
Free to Use
This website and all its crossword puzzles are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to change, add, or remove puzzles at any time without notice.
Acceptable Use
You may use this site for personal, non-commercial enjoyment. You agree not to:
- Copy or reproduce the crossword puzzles or clues for commercial purposes
- Attempt to hack, overload, or damage our website or servers
- Use automated programs (bots) to scrape or access content
- Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, or unlawful content
Intellectual Property
All crossword puzzles, clues, and content on this site are the property of WordUnscramblerFree.com unless otherwise stated. You may share links to our site freely. Reproducing puzzles in full without permission is not allowed.
Disclaimer
This website is provided "as is" without any guarantees. We make every effort to keep puzzles accurate and the site running, but we cannot guarantee the site will always be available or error-free. Use of this site is at your own risk.
Links to Other Sites
This site may contain links to external websites (such as Google's ad settings page). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of the United States.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, want to unsubscribe from our newsletter, or want us to delete your information — we're happy to help. Just reach out.
Contact Us via Newsletter Page