Privacy policy

Short version: there are no accounts, and the words, names and lists you type into a puzzle generator are processed only in your browser. They are never sent to us or anyone else.

Who we are

Ink & Grid Puzzles is operated by James, based in Australia. We aim to handle any personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In practice we collect very little, as explained below.

What stays on your device

• Your word lists are kept in your browser’s session storage so a page refresh does not wipe them. Session storage is cleared when you close the tab.
• Your preferred paper size (Letter or A4) is saved in local storage on your device.
• Generated puzzles are never uploaded. Printing, “Save as PDF” and our ready-made PDF downloads all happen in your own browser.

What we collect

We do not ask for your name, email address or any other details, and there are no forms on the site. Like any website, our hosting provider may keep standard server logs (such as IP address, browser type and the page requested) for security and to keep the site running.

Analytics

We plan to use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal information. It counts page views and a few anonymous events (for example “a puzzle was generated” or “an answer key was printed”) so we can see which tools are useful. These events never include your words, names or puzzle content. Until analytics is switched on, no analytics script loads.

Advertising

To keep the tools free, we may show display ads from Google AdSense or, later, another ad network. Ad providers may use cookies or similar technology to show and measure ads, and in some regions you will be asked for consent first. Ads are never included on printed puzzles. When ads are enabled, this section will name the provider and link to its controls.

Affiliate links

Some pages may link to products on Amazon. If you click and buy, Amazon may set its own cookies and we may earn a commission. See our affiliate disclosure.

Overseas providers

Our hosting, analytics and advertising providers may store or process data outside Australia (for example in the United States or the European Union). We choose providers with clear privacy commitments, and this page will list them as they are switched on.

Children

The site is designed for teachers, parents and hosts. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children, and there is nowhere on the site to submit it.

Access, correction and complaints

Because we do not keep accounts or profiles, we generally hold no personal information about you. If you think we do, or you have a privacy concern, please contact us first and we will respond within a reasonable time. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may be able to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email hello@inkandgridpuzzles.com.