Privacy Policy - Crossword Master Help

Last updated: August 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Crossword Master Help (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit crosswordmasterhelp.com (the “Site”) or interact with our Services.

Contact: contact@crosswordmasterhelp.com

Quick Summary

We use essential cookies to run the Site, optional analytics to understand usage, and may display ads (which can be personalized where permitted by your consent).
You control cookies and consent choices via your browser and any consent tools we present.

Scope

This Policy applies to the Site and any services or features we provide through it (the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Information We Collect

1) Information you provide

Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you email us or submit a form.
User content you choose to send (e.g., comments or messages).

2) Information collected automatically

Log data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time, and URLs visited.
Device/usage data: device identifiers, OS, and interaction data.
Cookies & similar tech (see “Cookies & Similar Technologies”).

3) Information from third parties

Analytics providers (aggregated usage statistics).
Advertising partners (ad delivery and performance data).
Security/anti-spam services to detect and prevent abuse.

How We Use Information

Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
Respond to inquiries and support requests.
Monitor usage; prevent fraud, spam, or abuse; enforce terms.
Personalize content and measure performance.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies for:

Essential functions (site operation and security).
Performance/Analytics (understand how the Site is used).
Functionality (remember preferences).
Advertising (deliver, personalize, and measure ads where permitted).

Your choices: manage cookies via your browser settings (block, delete). Some features may not work without essential cookies.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect de-identified usage data such as pages visited and time on page. These tools may set their own cookies. See the provider’s documentation for opt-out options and browser add-ons if available.

Advertising

We may work with advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense or similar). These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver and measure ads and, where permitted, to personalize them. Where required, we will obtain your consent for personalized ads and honor your choices.

If you are a California resident, see “California Privacy Rights” to learn how to opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Service providers (hosting, analytics, ads, security/anti-spam, email) under contractual confidentiality obligations.
Legal purposes (comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights/safety).
Business transfers (merger, acquisition, or asset sale).
With your consent or at your direction.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, unless longer retention is required or permitted by law (e.g., to resolve disputes or comply with legal obligations).

International Transfers

We may process information in, and transfer it to, countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

Your Privacy Rights

Your rights depend on your location and applicable laws. You may contact us to exercise available rights: contact@crosswordmasterhelp.com.

Access personal data we hold about you.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erase data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Data portability for certain data.
Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
Complain to a supervisory authority.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) & Similar U.S. State Laws

Know categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and sharing.
Delete personal information (subject to exceptions).
Correct inaccurate personal information.
Opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Limit use of sensitive personal information (if collected; generally we do not).
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, email contact@crosswordmasterhelp.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject. You may use an authorized agent with valid authorization.

Do Not Track

Browsers may send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because no uniform standard exists, we may not respond to DNT. We will honor applicable legal requirements and any choices you make via consent tools we provide.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Links & Embedded Content

The Site may include links to third-party sites or embedded content (e.g., videos). Those third parties have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for their content or policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page; continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions or requests? Email us at contact@crosswordmasterhelp.com.

This policy is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.