Privacy Policy

Introduction

NYT Mini Crossword Answers is a service provided by sharkwanjh (hereinafter referred to as “we”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our services. It also outlines how you can access, update, control, and protect your information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and make choices that you think are appropriate based on the information provided.

By using or continuing to use our services, you agree to our collection, use, storage, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or related matters, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

We or our third-party partners may collect, store, and use the following types of information when providing services. If you do not provide this information, you may not be able to register as a user or use certain services.

2. Data Storage

• We store your data securely, including through local storage (such as app data caching), databases, and server logs.
• Generally, we only retain personal information for the time necessary to fulfill the services purposes or as required by law.

• We will store personal information collected within China in compliance with legal requirements.
• Currently, we do not transfer or store your personal information across borders. If future needs require such transfers, we will inform you of the purpose, recipient, safety measures, and risks, and obtain your consent.

• In the event of service termination, we will notify you via push notifications, announcements, etc., and will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable time frame unless otherwise required by law.

3. Data Security

We use various security technologies and procedures to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure of your information. For example, we use encryption technologies (like SSL) to protect your personal data. However, please understand that due to technological limitations and potential malicious actions, it is not always possible to ensure 100% security of your data.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Provide you with our services;
• Authenticate your identity, provide customer service, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of the products and services we offer;
• Design new services and improve our existing services;
• Understand how you access and use our services to respond to your personalized needs, such as language preferences, location settings, and other aspects of user experience;
• Offer more relevant advertising instead of general ads;
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of advertising and promotional activities;
• Manage software upgrades or perform software certification;
• Invite you to participate in surveys related to our products and services.

5. Information Sharing

We do not actively share or transfer your personal information to third parties. If sharing or transferring your information is necessary, we will obtain your explicit consent before proceeding.

To serve advertisements or assess their effectiveness, we may share some of your data with advertisers and their agents, ensuring compliance with our data privacy measures and agreements.

We do not share personally identifiable information (like your name or email address) without your explicit authorization.

We will not publicly disclose collected personal information. If disclosure is necessary, we will inform you of the purpose, types of information disclosed, and any sensitive information involved, and obtain your explicit consent.

As our business evolves, we might engage in mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers. We will inform you of these changes and ensure that your personal information continues to be protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Additionally, under certain legal circumstances, we may share, transfer, or disclose personal information without your prior consent, including for national security, public safety, criminal investigations, or other legal requirements.

• Directly related to national security or defense;
• Directly related to public safety, public health, or significant public interests;
• Necessary for crime investigation, prosecution, trial, or execution of judgments;
• To protect the life, property, or other significant legal rights of individuals under difficult consent conditions;
• When personal information is publicly disclosed by the individual;
• Collected from legally disclosed sources, such as news reports or government disclosures.

6. Your Rights

During your use of our services, we may offer you settings to query, delete, correct, or withdraw your personal information. You can follow the specific instructions provided for these actions. Additionally, we have set up complaint and reporting channels for you to submit feedback. If you cannot exercise your rights through these methods, you can contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy, and we will respond according to legal regulations.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. When changes occur, we will notify you of the updated policy version and the effective date. Please review the updated Privacy Policy, and if you continue to use our services, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

8. Protection of Minors

We encourage parents or guardians to guide minors under eighteen in using our services. We recommend that minors seek consent from their parents or guardians before submitting personal information and that parents or guardians review this Privacy Policy.