Last updated: November 7, 2026
5 Letter Words (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit 5letter-words.net, how it is used, and the choices you have. We keep this page in plain words, like everything else on this website.
Information We Collect
- Browsing: you do not need an account to read our articles. Like most websites, our hosting and security systems automatically log basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit, to keep the site working and secure.
- Email: if you write to us at 5letterwords1@gmail.com, we receive your email address and the content of your message, and we use it only to reply and manage the conversation.
- Newsletter: if you subscribe through our Newsletters page, we store your email address to send you the newsletter you asked for.
- Comments: if you leave a comment on an article, the name and details you enter are stored with the comment so it can be displayed.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use cookies that are needed for the website to function, to remember basic preferences and to understand which articles readers find useful. Our separate Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies in detail and how to control them in your browser.
How We Use Information
- To run, secure and improve 5 Letter Words.
- To reply to your emails and send the newsletter you subscribed to.
- To understand which topics readers value, so we can write more of them.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not send marketing emails you did not ask for.
Third-Party Content and Links
Some articles embed content or link to other websites, such as official product pages or videos. Those websites have their own privacy policies and may set their own cookies. We are not responsible for their practices, so please review their policies when you visit them.
Data Retention and Security
We keep emails and subscription records only as long as needed for the purpose they were given. We use reasonable technical measures, including encrypted connections, to protect information, but no online service can promise absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
- You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any issue, or by emailing us.
- You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, and ask us to correct or delete it, by emailing 5letterwords1@gmail.com.
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time; the website will still work, though some preferences may not be remembered.
Children
5 Letter Words is written for a general adult audience interested in technology. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
If we change this policy, we will update this page and the date at the top. The rules for using the website itself are in our Terms and Conditions.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email 5letterwords1@gmail.com or visit our Contact page.