Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 6, 2026

StrandsGame.net ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website, https://strandsgame.net/ (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, some information may be collected automatically by our web server, analytics services, security systems, or other technical services. This may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language preference, referring website, pages viewed, date and time of visits, and general usage information.

If you voluntarily contact us, submit feedback, use a contact form, create or share a puzzle, or otherwise provide information to us, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, message, or other information included in your submission.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site; understand how visitors use our pages and games; respond to questions and support requests; investigate technical problems; prevent abuse or fraudulent activity; and develop new features and services.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site and to measure website traffic and performance. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser information, traffic sources, and interactions with the Site. We use this information in aggregated or statistical form to improve the Site.

Google may process information in accordance with its own privacy policies. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices and available controls through Google's official resources.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They may be used to remember preferences, support website functionality, understand website usage, and maintain security.

Some third-party services used on the Site may also use cookies or similar technologies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

Advertising

StrandsGame.net is not currently operated with a third-party advertising network. If advertising partners are added in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated to explain the relevant advertising technologies, cookies, data practices, and available privacy choices.

ShareThis and Social Sharing

The Site may use ShareThis to provide social sharing functionality. ShareThis and similar third-party services may process technical information and use cookies or similar technologies in connection with their services. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Site, such as hosting, analytics, security, email, or technical service providers, when reasonably necessary to provide or maintain the Site.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, users, the public, or the security of the Site.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party sites before providing them with personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information handled through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to provide our services, maintain business and technical records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about the processing of your personal information. You may also have rights to object to or restrict certain processing activities.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may need to verify your request before completing it.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, California privacy laws may provide additional rights regarding your personal information. Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, these may include rights to know, access, correct, delete, or limit certain uses of personal information, as well as rights related to certain disclosures or sharing.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. If our data practices change, we will update this policy and provide any notices required by applicable law.

European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information and, where applicable, to receive a portable copy of certain information.

Where required by applicable law, we will process personal information on an appropriate legal basis and provide applicable privacy choices.

International Data Transfers

Our service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live. Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.

Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, our services, or applicable legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy-related request, please contact us through our Contact page.

About StrandsGame.net

StrandsGame.net is an independent website providing Strands-style word puzzles and related information. StrandsGame.net is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times or its Strands game.

Any references to Strands or The New York Times are used only to describe the type of word-puzzle experience discussed on this independent website.