Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2025
Key Points Summary
No Personal Data Storage
We don't store any personal information permanently
AI Processing
Puzzle data is processed using AI services
No Tracking
No advertising or tracking cookies
Secure Service
All connections are encrypted with HTTPS
Introduction
Welcome to Solve A Puzzle. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle any information when you use our puzzle solvers.
Information We Process
Puzzle Data
When you use our services, the following data may be processed:
- Uploaded Sudoku puzzle images (processed via OCR)
- Crossword clues and patterns (processed via AI)
- Scrabble tile letters and board constraints (processed via AI)
- Anagram letter combinations (processed via AI)
- Other puzzle-related inputs
- All data is processed temporarily and not stored permanently
AI Processing
For certain features:
- Puzzle data is sent to AI services for solving
- Data is processed temporarily during solving
- No personal information is included in AI processing
- AI processing results are not stored permanently
- Human verification challenges are processed locally
- Verification status is stored in browser localStorage
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Basic technical information (browser type, device type)
- Anonymous usage statistics (features used, puzzles solved)
- No personal identification information is collected
We Do Not Collect
- Personal identification information
- Email addresses
- Names
- Payment information
- Location data
How We Use The Data
Puzzle Processing
- Images are processed using OCR technology
- Crossword clues, Scrabble letters, and Anagrams are processed using AI services
- Human verification challenges are used to prevent automated abuse
- Processing happens in real-time
- Data is never stored permanently or shared
Usage Statistics
We use anonymous usage data to:
- Improve our puzzle recognition accuracy
- Enhance user experience
- Fix technical issues
- Understand which features are most helpful
Data Storage and Security
Puzzle Data
- Processed temporarily in memory
- May be sent to secure AI services for processing
- Not stored permanently
- Automatically deleted after processing
- Verification status is stored in your browser's localStorage
- Verification data expires after 30 minutes
- No personal identification is associated with verification
Technical Data
- Stored securely
- Anonymized
- Used only for service improvement
- Not shared with third parties
Third Party Services
AI Processing Services
- We use OpenAI's API to process puzzle-solving requests
- Data sent to OpenAI is subject to their privacy policy
- No personal identification information is sent to these services
- Only puzzle-specific data needed for solving is transmitted
Hosting and Infrastructure
- Our site is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure
- All connections are encrypted using HTTPS
- Standard security practices are followed to protect data in transit
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data we collect and process
- Request deletion of any data (though we don't store personal data)
- Opt-out of analytics
- Clear localStorage data through your browser settings
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us through:
- Our contact form at solveapuzzle.com/contact
- Raising an issue on our GitHub repository