Effective date: 01 June 2025
We respect the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit MyCrossword. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the effective date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Who We Are
Our website address is https://www.mycrossword.co.uk
Our contact email address is support@mycrossword.co.uk
Data Collection & Retention
In order to use the core features of MyCrossword (setting and sharing crosswords, commenting, voting and tracking your solving history) you will be asked to create a user account and profile. This profile will include the following basic personally identifiable information:
- Username
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Bio (optional)
- Location (optional)
- Bluesky Handle (optional)
- X Handle (optional)
When you leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form.
You can delete your account at any time. The delete account mechanism will clear all fields against your profile, apart from the username and your profile will no longer be visible. All the crosswords associated with your account will be marked as deleted and will be inaccessible, and all historic comments posted will appear as "[ deleted ]".
Cookies
This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help provide a better user experience. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the site.
Data Sharing
We do not share site data with any other organisation.