Privacy Policy
Effective: April 3, 2026 | Last Updated: April 3, 2026
This policy applies to all websites operated by the Grande Web Network (GWN), including a2zwordfinder.com, a2zwords.com, puzzledepot.com, puzz.com, ifindwines.com, a2zarcade.com, and all affiliated properties. Contact:
[email protected]
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, games played, time spent, referrer URL
- Device Data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address
- Cookies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies (see Section 5)
Voluntarily Provided
- Account Data: Username, email (when creating a member account)
- Contact Data: Name, email (when using contact forms)
- Payment Data: Processed by third-party payment providers; we do not store credit card numbers
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our tools, games, and content
- Display relevant advertisements to support our free services
- Analyze traffic patterns and optimize site performance
- Process membership subscriptions and provide member benefits
- Respond to support requests and feedback
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and ensure security
3. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Traffic analysis | Link |
| Google AdSense / Ad Manager | Advertising | Link |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security, DNS | Link |
| Prebid.js partners | Header bidding ads | Per-partner policies |
| aMember Pro | Membership management | Link |
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers listed above (under contract to protect your data)
- Law enforcement when legally required
- Business transfers (if GWN is acquired or merged)
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential: Session management, security tokens
- Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
- Advertising: Google AdSense, Prebid partners (personalized ads)
- Preferences: Language selection, theme, game settings
Manage cookies in your browser settings. Opt out of Google ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
6. Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Disable cookies, unsubscribe from emails
- Correction: Update inaccurate personal information
For GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California) requests, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If you believe we have, contact us for immediate deletion.
8. Data Security
We protect your data with: HTTPS encryption on all sites, Cloudflare WAF and DDoS protection, secure server infrastructure, regular security audits, and access controls.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed: analytics data (26 months), account data (until deletion requested), server logs (90 days), advertising data (per partner policies).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
11. Contact
Data Controller: A2zNews.com, LLC (d/b/a Grande Web Network)
Email: [email protected]
Website: grandewebnetwork.com