Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how SmartUnscramble ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit smartunscramble.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of data we may collect include:
- Usage Data: Information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL. This is collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to store your preferences (such as dark or light mode) and to enable analytics and advertising functionality.
- Search Input: Letters and words you enter into our tools are sent to our servers only for the purpose of returning word results. We do not store or log individual search queries linked to your identity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Site and our word-finding tools
- Analyze usage patterns to improve site performance and user experience
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Monitor and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this data to improve our Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other personally identifying information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Functional cookies: Store your preferences such as dark mode or light mode.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage and behavior on the Site.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized advertisements.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Site.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Data Retention
We retain usage data collected through Google Analytics for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, typically 26 months, in line with Google's standard data retention settings. We do not store personal user data on our own servers beyond what is necessary to process your search requests in real time.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access, update, or delete the information we hold about you
- The right to object to processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and whether we sell or disclose it to third parties. We do not sell your personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email below.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: