Mini Crossword Privacy Policy

Welcome to Mini Crossword. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our services, including our website, mobile applications, and online mini crossword puzzles. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all features and functionalities of Mini Crossword, such as our daily crossword games, puzzle leaderboards, and user accounts. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked through our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your data is handled.

1. Information We Collect

To provide and improve your puzzle-solving experience, we collect the following information:

Account data: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, encrypted password, and optional profile information like avatar images.
Gameplay data: Solved puzzles, time spent on each crossword clue, streaks, hint usage, and high scores on mini crosswords.
Device information: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers, operating system version, and performance diagnostics to ensure smooth gameplay.
Cookies and tracking data: Cookies that remember your preferences, save puzzle progress, and analyze traffic patterns for our crossword app.
Optional user submissions: Feedback, puzzle suggestions, and custom crossword content you choose to share with us.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information in the following ways:

To deliver, operate, and maintain our mini crossword puzzles and features.
To personalize your experience by suggesting crosswords suited to your skill level.
To maintain your solving history, track progress, and update leaderboards for competitive gameplay.
To improve puzzle design by analyzing aggregated solving patterns and clue difficulty.
To provide technical support and respond to user inquiries efficiently.
To detect cheating, prevent misuse, and ensure fair play for all users.

We never sell or rent your personal data to advertisers or unrelated third parties. All usage is strictly for enhancing your mini crossword gaming experience.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as needed to provide our services. Account-related information and gameplay data are kept for up to 24 months of inactivity. You may request deletion of your account and associated data anytime by contacting us.

Aggregated and anonymized data, which cannot identify you, may be stored indefinitely to help us improve our crossword platform.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share limited data with trusted partners and service providers for purposes such as hosting, analytics, or customer support. These partners are required to follow strict confidentiality and data protection measures. We may also disclose information if legally required or to protect our legal rights.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights, including:

The right to access and receive a copy of your data.
The right to request corrections to inaccurate information.
The right to request deletion of your data and account.
The right to restrict or object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Team using the details below.

6. Third-Party Services

Our mini crossword website may include links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and recommend reviewing their policies before sharing any personal data.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our services, technology, or legal obligations. All updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Continued use of Mini Crossword after updates indicates acceptance of the new terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy request, please contact us:

Email: privacy@minicrossword.run

Mailing Address:
Mini Crossword Privacy Team
123 Puzzle Lane
Wilmington, DE 19801

We strive to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 10 business days. Data deletion requests may take up to 30 days to complete.

Last Updated: 2025/07/07