Information we collect and why
5 Letter Word Finder is an independent puzzle helper. We process technical information to operate the site, understand usage, diagnose errors, and prevent abuse. This can include IP addresses, browser and device information, pages visited, timestamps, and diagnostic logs.
Filtering runs in your browser. When you enter clues, the site also sends the clue letters, result count, and page path to our search-log service. The server records the time and stores hashed IP and browser user-agent values for abuse prevention and usage analysis. Hashing does not make this information anonymous.
If you send feedback or email us, we receive the message and any contact information you provide. Please do not include passwords or sensitive personal information in clues or feedback.
Analytics and service providers
- Google Analytics: we use Google Analytics to understand visits and interactions, including use of the solver and copy buttons. Google may process page URLs, device and browser information, IP addresses, and cookie or device identifiers. Analytics cookies can distinguish browsers and sessions. See how Google uses information from sites that use its services and Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Microsoft Clarity: we use Clarity to understand page interactions through usage metrics, heatmaps, and session recordings. Clarity may use first- and third-party cookies and other identifiers to associate visits and interactions. See Microsoft’s Privacy Statement.
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare provides hosting, security, and performance services, including site analytics. It processes network and request information needed to deliver and protect the site. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
These providers receive information when their services run on the site. Our application does not load Google Analytics or Clarity on this privacy page or the terms page; Cloudflare infrastructure and analytics may still operate there.
Advertising
This version of the site does not include Google AdSense advertising. We will update this policy and any required consent controls before introducing advertising.
Your choices
You can use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Google also offers an Analytics opt-out browser add-on. These options do not stop essential server requests or the site’s own search logging. Contact us about privacy questions or requests relating to information you have provided.
Sharing and retention
We do not sell personal information. We share information with the providers described above to operate, secure, and analyze the site, and may disclose it when required by law. Information handled by those providers is also subject to their policies.
Site logs and messages are used for the operational, support, and abuse-prevention purposes described here. The application does not automatically expire search-log records. Third-party analytics retention depends on the provider and account configuration. Contact us for information about a specific record or a deletion request.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to support@wordlefinder.org.