Last updated: January 2025
At Kenyan Crossword, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our crossword puzzle platform. 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 may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
If you play as a guest, we create a temporary anonymous session to track your current puzzle progress. This data is stored locally on your device and is not permanently associated with your identity.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We may share anonymized, aggregated statistical data that does not identify you personally (e.g., "50,000 puzzles completed last month").
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
Required for the platform to function properly. These include authentication cookies, session management, and security tokens. These cannot be disabled.
Remember your preferences (theme, language) and settings to provide a personalized experience.
Help us understand how you use the platform (via Vercel Analytics) so we can improve it. These cookies collect anonymous data about page visits and user flows.
We use browser local storage to save your game progress, preferences, and temporary data for offline functionality (PWA).
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise these rights, visit your profile settings or contact us at privacy@crossword.co.ke
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@crossword.co.ke and we will delete such information.
Kenyan Crossword is based in Kenya and primarily serves Kenyan users. If you access our platform from outside Kenya, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Kenya. By using our service, you consent to this transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.