Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 May 2026

Introduction

crypticcrossword.org ("we", "us", "our") operates crypticcrossword.org (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email address — for account creation and communication
• Password — stored as a secure hash
• Cryptic crossword clues — text you submit for AI analysis

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address — for security and rate limiting (retained 30 days)
• Browser type — for compatibility
• Pages visited — for analytics via Plausible (no cookies) and Google Analytics

Third-Party Services

• Stripe — payment processing. Privacy Policy
• OpenAI — AI clue analysis (receives clue text only, not your identity). Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare — hosting and security. Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics — analytics. Privacy Policy
• Plausible — privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies). Privacy Policy

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to the processing of your personal data. Contact us at support@crypticcrossword.org.

Contact

Questions? Contact: support@crypticcrossword.org