Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. Mike's Mini Crossword is designed to be used without requiring personal information, and we aim to collect as little data as possible.
Information We Collect
Optional Email Address
If you choose to provide an email address, it is used only for features you explicitly opt into. Specifically:
- You may opt in to receive weekly puzzle statistics emails, which summarize your gameplay performance and rankings.
- Email participation is entirely optional and is disabled by default.
- You may opt out at any time either through the app's settings or by using the unsubscribe link included in each email.
- We do not use your email address for advertising or sell it to third parties.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect:
- Your real name
- Your phone number
- Your location data
- Your contacts
- Your photos or files
Automatically Collected Information
We do not require personal information to use the app. However, the app uses third-party services that may collect limited information for advertising and analytics purposes.
Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party services:
Google AdMob
Used to display advertisements. AdMob may collect data such as device identifiers (for example, Advertising ID) and usage data in order to show ads and measure ad performance. AdMob operates under
Google's Privacy Policy.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through the app is used to:
- Provide and maintain app functionality
- Deliver optional, user-requested features (such as weekly puzzle statistics emails)
- Display advertisements
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
Data Storage and Security
Email addresses and gameplay data are stored securely using Supabase, a third-party database service with industry-standard security practices. Data is stored on servers located in the United States.
Data Retention
- Email addresses: Retained as long as your account is active or until you unsubscribe from emails.
- Gameplay data: Retained as long as your account exists.
- Account deletion: You may delete your account at any time through the app's settings. This will permanently remove your email address, gameplay data, and all associated information.
Children's Privacy
The app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe your child has provided personal information through this app, please contact us at mike.creates.apps@gmail.com.
Data Control and Choices
- Providing an email address is optional.
- Email communications are sent only to users who explicitly opt in through the app settings.
- Users may unsubscribe from emails at any time, and changes take effect immediately.
- Users may delete their account and all associated data at any time through the app settings.
- Users may play as a guest without creating an account.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: mike.creates.apps@gmail.com