Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 28, 2026

At Large Word Search (accessible at https://largewordsearch.com), we take the privacy of our visitors and puzzle players very seriously. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, how client-side storage is utilized, our advertising policies regarding Google AdSense, and your rights regarding personal data.

1. Privacy-by-Design: No Accounts, No Passwords

Large Word Search operates on a privacy-first, frictionless architecture:

• We do not require user registration, account sign-ups, or login credentials.
• We do not ask for your name, postal address, phone number, or payment details.
• All puzzles, printables, and guides are accessible freely in your browser without creating a personal user profile.

2. Browser Local Storage and Client-Side Preferences

To make your solving experience convenient and comfortable, Large Word Search utilizes your web browser's built-in Local Storage (HTML5 localStorage). This information remains stored solely on your local device and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers. Specifically, we store:

• Puzzle Progress: Which words you have located on an active puzzle board so you can pause and resume later.
• Theme & View Preferences: Whether you prefer the standard daytime layout or the Low-Glare dark contrast mode.
• Font Scaling Factor: Your selected letter magnification level (from 80% to 160%) for customized readability.
• Answer Key Visibility: Your preference on whether word hints are expanded or hidden.

You can clear this saved progress at any time by clearing your browser cache and cookies or using your browser's "Clear Site Data" tool.

3. Server Log Files and Anonymous Technical Telemetry

Like virtually all web hosts, LargeWordSearch.com follows standard server logging procedures. When you visit our website, our servers may record non-personally identifiable technical information in log files, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (anonymized where feasible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device category (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Referring/exit pages and timestamp of request

This technical data is used strictly for server diagnostics, detecting denial-of-service attempts, preventing malicious bot abuse, and maintaining site infrastructure speed and stability. It is never linked to personally identifiable information.

4. Advertising and Google AdSense Disclosures

LargeWordSearch.com is financially sustained through digital advertising served by Google AdSense and its certified advertising partners. Advertising enables us to keep all puzzles, large-print sheets, answer keys, and senior care handbooks 100% free for older adults, caregivers, and facilities.

Please review the following essential disclosures regarding third-party advertising on our site:

• Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies, device identifiers, and web beacons to serve advertisements based on a user's prior visits to LargeWordSearch.com or other websites across the Internet.
• Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the Google marketing and DoubleClick cookie) enables it and its partners to serve relevant ads based on your visits to our site and other destinations across the web.
• Google Partner Disclosures: You can learn more about how Google collects and manages data when you browse sites using AdSense by visiting How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

5. Your Choices & How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads

You have full control over the advertising and tracking technologies used on your devices:

• Google Ad Settings: You can personalize your ad preferences or opt out of personalized Google advertising entirely by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at www.aboutads.info/choices.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out via the NAI tool at optout.networkadvertising.org.
• European EDAA (Your Online Choices): Visitors in the European Union or United Kingdom can manage ad cookies at www.youronlinechoices.eu.
• Browser Cookie Controls: You can configure your browser (Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to reject third-party cookies or alert you when cookies are placed.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know & Access: The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
• Right to Deletion: The right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Large Word Search does not sell personal information, nor do we disclose personal data to third parties for monetary exchange.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against any player for exercising their privacy rights.

7. European Visitors (GDPR / UK GDPR Compliance)

If you are an individual located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are respected:

• Legal Basis for Processing: Our lawful bases for processing non-personal technical data include legitimate interests (operating, optimizing, and securing the website) and user consent where applicable for non-essential advertising cookies.
• Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability. Because we do not store personal profiles, IP addresses logged by servers are retained only for ephemeral operational periods.

8. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. LargeWordSearch.com is designed for general audiences, adults, and seniors. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to our site, please contact us immediately so we can delete such records.

9. External Links to Other Websites

Our educational guides and informational pages may contain links to external third-party websites or scientific research. Please note that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of these external sites, and we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, advertising partner updates, or statutory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

11. Contacting Us

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://largewordsearch.com