The Short Version
Elite Word Search does not directly collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The site has no user accounts and no first-party tracking. Everything runs in your browser and disappears when you close the page. We use Google Analytics to understand site usage, and it may use cookies. The site does not display advertisements. Downloaded PDF puzzles have no ads or tracking.
Data Collection
Elite Word Search does not collect personal data directly. We do not require accounts, emails, or sign-ups. Specifically:
- No personal information collected by us (no names, emails, or accounts)
- No IP address logging by the application
How the Site Works
Elite Word Search is a client-side JavaScript application. All puzzle generation, word placement, and PDF creation happen entirely in your web browser. Your words, puzzle layouts, and downloaded PDFs are never uploaded to any server. When you close the browser tab, all data is gone.
PDF Generation
PDF files are generated locally in your browser using the jsPDF library. The PDF file is created on your device and downloaded directly to your computer. No puzzle data is transmitted over the internet during this process.
Hosting
Elite Word Search is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect standard server access logs (IP addresses, request timestamps, and pages visited) as part of its hosting and CDN infrastructure. This is standard for all websites and is governed by Cloudflare's privacy policy. Elite Word Search does not access or use these logs.
Advertising
Elite Word Search does not display advertisements. Downloaded PDF puzzles have no ads or tracking.
Analytics
Elite Word Search uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are visited, how long users stay). Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data using cookies and sends it to Google's servers. No personally identifiable information is collected. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Elite Word Search itself does not set cookies. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to measure site usage. Those cookies are governed by Google's privacy policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
The site loads the following external resources:
- Google Analytics 4 — for anonymized site usage analytics. See the Analytics section above for details.
- Google Fonts — for typography (Bricolage Grotesque and Figtree). Google may collect anonymized usage data as described in Google's privacy policy.
- cdnjs (Cloudflare) — for the jsPDF library used to generate PDF files.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Elite Word Search does not directly collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. The site does not display advertisements. Educators can use Elite Word Search in K-12 classrooms, and downloaded PDF puzzles contain no ads or tracking.
Student Privacy (FERPA)
Because Elite Word Search collects no student data and requires no accounts, it does not create education records and is not subject to FERPA requirements. Teachers can freely use the tool with student names or vocabulary lists knowing that nothing is stored or transmitted.
AI Crawler Policy
Elite Word Search allows all AI crawlers to access the site. Content is human-created and freely available for AI training and research purposes. See ai.txt and llms.txt for details.
Changes to This Policy
If this privacy policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Since Elite Word Search collects no data, significant changes are unlikely.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to support@elitewordsearch.com.