Last updated: 10 November 2026
What happens when you search
When you open Letters to Word, your browser downloads our word list once. Every search after that runs entirely in your browser. The letters and filters you type are not sent to us or stored on any server.
Your current search is kept in the page address so you can bookmark or share it. Your five-letter helper guesses are kept in your browser’s session storage until you close the tab.
Definitions
If you tap a word, your browser sends that single word to the Free Dictionary API (dictionaryapi.dev) to fetch a short definition. That service sees the word and your IP address, as with any web request. Links to Wiktionary open its site, which has its own privacy policy.
Hosting logs
Our host (Cloudflare, when deployed there) may keep standard technical logs such as IP address, time and page requested, for security and reliability. We do not add tracking to those logs.
Advertising
At the time of writing, Letters to Word does not show ads. If advertising is switched on later, we expect to use Google AdSense. Google and its partners may then use cookies or similar technologies to show ads and measure them, which can include personalised ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Where required by law, you will be asked for consent first. You can opt out of personalised ads at Google Ad Settings and read how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Affiliate links
Letters to Word does not currently use affiliate links. If it ever does, they will be labelled and this page will explain how they work.
Analytics
Letters to Word does not run third-party analytics. If we add privacy-friendly visit counting, this page will be updated first.
The contact form
If you use the contact form, your name (if given), email address, topic, subject and message are sent to us by email so we can reply. Our server keeps a copy only until the email is delivered (at most 30 days) and keeps a hashed form of your IP address for up to two days to limit abuse. We use your details only to answer you, never for a mailing list, and you can ask us to delete your messages.
Children
Letters to Word is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children.
Questions
Use the contact page. If this policy changes, the date above will change too.