Privacy Policy

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Short version: we don’t ask for your name or email, we don’t use advertising cookies, we only use Google Analytics cookies if you click Accept, and your game progress stays in your own browser.

This policy explains what data Spell Bee Solver (“we”, “us”) at spellbeeunlimited.uk processes, why, and your choices. It is written with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in mind.

Data stored on your device

Your words, ranks, streaks, settings (such as dark mode) and saved games are stored in your browser’s local storage. This data never leaves your device unless you share your score yourself. You can delete it at any time by clearing your browser’s site data for spellbeeunlimited.uk.

Push notifications (optional)

If you choose “Yes, notify me” and allow notifications in your browser, your browser gives us a push subscription: a technical address at your browser’s push service (for example Google, Mozilla or Apple) plus encryption keys. We store it only to send you puzzle and new-guide notifications. It does not contain your name or email.

  • Legal basis: your consent.
  • Turn it off: use the Notifications link in the footer, or block notifications in your browser settings. Expired subscriptions are deleted automatically.

Server logs

Like most websites, our hosting provider records basic technical logs (IP address, browser type, page requested, time) to keep the site secure and working. These logs are kept for a limited time and are not used to identify you.

Cookies

We don’t set advertising cookies. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand which pages and features people use, so we can improve the game and guides. Analytics cookies (such as _ga) are set only if you click Accept on our cookie banner. If you click Decline or ignore the banner, no analytics cookies are stored.

  • What Google Analytics sees: pages viewed, approximate location (country/city), device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. IP addresses are not stored by Google Analytics 4.
  • Legal basis: your consent.
  • Change your choice: use the Cookie settings link in the footer at any time, or clear this site’s data in your browser.
  • Google’s own privacy policy applies to data processed by Google: policies.google.com/privacy.

Third parties

  • Google Fonts delivers the site’s fonts, which means your browser contacts Google’s servers.
  • Google Analytics (only with your consent, see above) measures how the site is used.
  • Dictionary links open Merriam-Webster in a new tab; their own privacy policy applies there.
  • Hosting: the site is hosted by Namecheap.

Children

The game is suitable for all ages and collects no personal information from anyone. Push notifications require the browser owner’s permission.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law you can ask to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, or object to its use. Because we hold almost no personal data, the simplest steps are clearing your browser data and turning off notifications. For anything else, email hello@spellbeeunlimited.uk. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

Changes

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