Privacy Policy ? knowie.net

Last updated: 9 December 2025

1. Controller and contact

The data controller is the owner of knowie.net. Contact for privacy matters: kontakt@knowie.net.

2. Data we collect

Email, username, hashed password, basic technical logs (IP, user-agent, timestamps), language preferences, and content you publish (crosswords, comments).

3. Why we use data

To log you in, maintain your account, run crosswords and community features, provide security and fraud prevention, communicate (e.g., email), and improve the service.

4. Cookies and Google ads

We use necessary and analytics cookies. Ads are served by Google, which may use its own cookies or identifiers for personalization and measurement under its privacy policy.

5. Retention

We keep data while you have an account or as required for legal and security reasons. Technical logs are rotated within a reasonable period.

6. Your rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your account data; deletion can be limited by law and anti-abuse requirements. You have rights to object, restrict processing, and complain to a supervisory authority.

The current policy is always at /privacy-policy. Using the service means you accept these rules.