Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 29, 2025

Welcome to codycrosspuzzle.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website. If you have questions, contact us at contact@codycrosspuzzle.com.

1) Information We Collect

a) Information you provide

  • Details submitted via forms or email (e.g., name, email address, message content).
  • Comments or other content you post on the site (if comments are enabled).

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser details (e.g., IP address, user agent, operating system, referring URLs).
  • Usage data (pages viewed, time on page, clicks, scroll depth) via cookies or similar technologies.

c) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, understand usage, and (in the future) support advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

2) How We Use Information

  • Operate, maintain, and secure our website.
  • Analyze usage and improve content, performance, and user experience.
  • Communicate with you when you contact us.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3) Analytics

We use (or may use) Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage data. Google may process this data on servers located in various countries. Where available, we may enable IP anonymization.

4) Advertising (Google AdSense – future use)

In the future, we may display ads through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads, including interest-based (personalized) ads where permitted.

  • Personalized ads: use past activity to show more relevant ads.
  • Non-personalized ads: use contextual signals (e.g., page content) rather than past activity.

Where required (e.g., EEA/UK), we will request your consent for advertising cookies and provide controls to change your preferences.

When applicable, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: e.g., analytics or advertising cookies where required.
  • Legitimate interests: e.g., site security, basic analytics, service improvement.
  • Contract: responding to your requests or providing requested services.
  • Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws.

6) Sharing Your Information

  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, and (future) advertising partners under appropriate safeguards.
  • Legal & safety: when required by law or to protect rights and prevent misuse.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization.

7) Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context.

8) International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country of residence. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

9) Your Rights & Choices

a) General

You can control cookies via your browser and (when available) our cookie/consent tools. You may also contact us to exercise rights available to you under applicable law.

b) EEA/UK Residents

You may have rights to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and to object to certain processing. Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

c) California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to access, delete, or correct personal information, and to opt out of “selling” or “sharing” (as defined by California law). We do not knowingly sell personal information for money. If we use AdSense in the future, some advertising cookies may be considered a “share” for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can manage advertising cookie preferences through our consent tools when available or contact us.

To submit a request, email contact@codycrosspuzzle.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11) Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when it was last revised. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

14) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at contact@codycrosspuzzle.com.

This template is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.