Last updated: June 16, 2026
A lot of cookie policies are long because sites use a lot of tracking. Scramblfix keeps it simple. The word search runs in your browser, we don't require an account, and we store only what the app needs to work well between visits. Here is the complete picture.
Local storage, not cookies
Scramblfix primarily uses browser local storage rather than traditional HTTP cookies to save your game state. Local storage stays on your device and — unlike cookies — is not sent to our server with every page request. Everything in the table below is stored locally only, under the key wu2.
| What's stored | Purpose | Clears when |
|---|---|---|
| Theme preference | Remembers your light or dark mode choice | You clear site data |
| Font size setting | Keeps your preferred text size | You clear site data |
| Search history | Powers the History tab (last 20 searches) | You clear history in-app or clear site data |
| Favourite words | Powers the Favourites tab | You remove them or clear site data |
| XP, level, streak, badges | Gamification progress | You clear site data |
| Daily challenge state | Tracks today's completion | You clear site data |
| Word of the Day state | Tracks today's reveal | You clear site data |
| Visit count | Personalises your experience across visits | You clear site data |
Ad network cookies (Google AdSense)
Scramblfix is supported by advertising through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may set their own cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing activity. These are third-party cookies set by Google — we do not control their content or duration. You can learn more and opt out of personalised advertising at google.com/settings/ads, or visit aboutads.info.
How to clear your data
Reset just the Scramblfix app data
Open your browser's developer tools (usually F12 or right-click → Inspect), go to the Application tab, find Local Storage, locate this site, and delete the wu2 entry. This resets everything — theme, history, favourites, XP — without affecting other websites.
Clear all site data via browser settings
In Chrome or Edge: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data → search for the site → Delete. In Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data. In Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Block storage entirely
If you block all site data in your browser, Scramblfix's word search still works. You will lose the ability to save preferences between sessions, but the unscrambler, Wordle helper, and crossword solver all function without local storage access.
Changes
If we introduce new storage in a way that matters, we will update this page. Questions? Email privacy@scramblfix.com.