Privacy Policy

Welcome to Connections Hint, a personal blog created to help puzzle lovers find gentle hints and tips for the Connections game. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide while visiting the site.

By using this blog, you agree to this policy.


1. Who We Are

This blog is run by an individual and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times or the official Connections game. This is a fan-created website meant for entertainment and informational purposes only.


2. Information We Collect

We respect your privacy and only collect minimal information necessary to keep the site running smoothly.

a. Personal Information (Optional)

You may choose to provide personal information, such as:

  • Your name or email (if you leave a comment or contact me)

  • Feedback or suggestions via forms or email

We do not ask for registration or any sensitive personal data.

b. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected data may include:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • IP address (anonymized in analytics tools)

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referrer (how you found the blog)

This helps me understand what content is helpful and improve the blog.


3. Cookies

This blog uses cookies to:

  • Track basic usage statistics via tools like Google Analytics

  • Remember simple preferences (e.g., dark/light mode if available)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.


4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services, such as

  • Google Analytics: For understanding site traffic

  • AdSense or affiliate ads (if used): To display ads or earn a small commission

These services may use cookies or tracking pixels. You can read their privacy policies directly for more details.


5. How Your Info Is Used

Any data collected may be used to:

  • Improve the content on the site

  • Respond to comments or emails

  • Display relevant ads (if enabled)

Your information will never be sold or shared for profit.


6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as

  • Requesting to see what data we have

  • Asking for data to be deleted

  • Opting out of cookies or tracking

To make such a request, just contact me at the email below.


7. Children’s Privacy

This blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.


8. Data Security

This blog uses secure hosting and basic security measures. However, no website is 100% secure. If you notice anything suspicious, please let me know.


9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. If anything major changes, I’ll post an update on the site.


10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email: contact@connectionshint.us
🌐 Website: https://connectionshint.us/


Thank you for visiting Connections Hint—and happy puzzling! 🧩