Who we are
LinguaSearch is a language learning puzzle brand operated as an independent publisher. Our website is located at https://linguasearch.com. We publish word search puzzle books and provide free language learning resources online.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at our contact page.
What data we collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you use our site:
Information you give us
When you register for bonus puzzles via our book code system, we collect your email address and the book level code you entered. We use this to send you your bonus puzzle access link and occasional updates about new LinguaSearch content. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit and how long you spend on them. We use this information to understand how our site is used and to improve it. This data is collected via session cookies and standard server logs.
Cookies
We use cookies to make our site work properly. Specifically:
- Session cookies — used to remember your puzzle progress, credits and preferences during your visit. These are deleted when you close your browser.
- Analytics cookies — if you consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymous data about page visits and user behaviour.
- Advertising cookies — if you choose to watch a rewarded ad to unlock content, our advertising partner (Google AdSense) may set cookies to serve relevant ads. These are only set when you actively choose to engage with an ad.
How we use your data
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our free puzzle service
- Send you bonus puzzle content you have requested
- Send occasional updates about new LinguaSearch books and content (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Understand how our site is used so we can make it better
- Serve rewarded ads when you choose to watch them to unlock content
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share data only with the following trusted services that help us run our site:
- Mailchimp — we use Mailchimp to manage our email list and send you bonus puzzle links and updates. Mailchimp stores your email address on servers in the United States. You can view Mailchimp's privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
- Google Analytics — if you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data. You can opt out at any time via our cookie settings.
- Google AdSense — if you choose to watch a rewarded ad, Google AdSense serves the ad. Google may use cookies for ad personalisation in accordance with their privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Amazon — links to our books on Amazon use our affiliate tag. Amazon has its own privacy policy at amazon.co.uk/privacy.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 you have the following rights:
- Right to access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to object — you can object to us processing your data for marketing purposes
- Right to unsubscribe — every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link
To exercise any of these rights please contact us via our contact page.
Data retention
We keep your email address on our mailing list until you unsubscribe. Session data is deleted when you close your browser. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Continued use of our site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy please contact us via our contact page.