Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to 5 Letter Words ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at 5letterwords.me. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
When you visit our site, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages you visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
We collect anonymized, aggregated data about how visitors interact with the site — such as which letters and filters are searched most often — to improve the tool. This data cannot be used to identify you.
We use cookies to store your preferences (such as the "Common Only" toggle setting) and to enable third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and word finder tool
- Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience
- Understand how users interact with our filters and content
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information using cookies and may transmit data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We use this service to compile reports and improve our website.
6. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Required for the site to function correctly, including preference storage.
Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics.
Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. As we collect minimal personal data (primarily through third-party analytics and advertising tools), most requests can be handled by adjusting your browser's cookie settings or opting out through Google's ad settings.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: