Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Unscramble IQ ("we," "us," or "the site") collects, uses, and protects information when you use unscrambleiq.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described below.

Summary, in plain English

We don't ask you to create an account. We don't ask for your name, email, or any personal information. The unscrambler runs in your browser. We do use Google AdSense to show ads, which uses cookies, and we use your browser's local storage to remember your preferences like saved words and dark mode — but only on your own device.

Information we collect

Information you provide directly

None. The Service does not require accounts, sign-up, or any form submission. The letters you type into the unscrambler are processed entirely in your browser and are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.

Information stored locally on your device

The Service uses your browser's local storage (localStorage) to remember:

• Words you save using the "Save" button on a word card.
• Your dark mode preference.

This information stays on your device. We do not transmit it, read it from our servers, or share it. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's site data for unscrambleiq.com.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting provider may log basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, for the purpose of operating and securing the Service. This information is not used to identify you personally.

Third-party services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you 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. You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized ads by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Content Delivery Networks

The Service loads JavaScript and styling resources from public CDNs including unpkg.com and cdn.tailwindcss.com. These providers may log standard request information as part of operating their services.

Cookies

The Service itself does not set first-party cookies for analytics or tracking. Cookies used on the site come from third parties, primarily Google AdSense as described above. Your browser allows you to refuse or delete cookies through its settings; doing so may affect the functioning of ads but will not affect the unscrambler itself.

Children's privacy

The Service is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children. Kid Mode applies content filtering to make results age-appropriate. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13, because the Service does not have account creation or any form that collects personal data. If you believe a child has somehow provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below.

Your rights

Because we do not collect personal information directly, there is generally no data for us to provide, correct, or delete on request. For data Google AdSense may collect, please use the opt-out tools linked above. You can also:

• Clear localStorage by clearing site data for unscrambleiq.com in your browser settings.
• Use private/incognito browsing to prevent local storage from persisting.
• Install an ad blocker, which will prevent AdSense from loading.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please visit our contact page.