Cookie Policy
Which cookies and browser storage this site uses, and what each one is for.
Last updated: August 15, 2026
This page lists the cookies and browser storage that wordsearchmakergenerator.com uses, and what each one is for. It is written to be checkable: if you open your browser’s developer tools you should find what is described here and nothing surprising.
What a cookie is
A cookie is a small file a website asks your browser to keep and send back on later visits. Browsers also offer local storage, which works similarly but is only ever read by code running on the page and is never automatically transmitted anywhere.
Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to work. They cannot be switched off through a preference, though your browser can block them – which will break signing in.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* |
This site | Keeps you signed in between pages. | End of session, or 14 days with “Stay signed in” |
wordpress_sec_* |
This site | Secures authenticated requests over HTTPS. | Same as above |
wp-settings-* |
This site | Remembers interface preferences for signed-in users. | Up to 1 year |
wordpress_test_cookie |
This site | Checks that your browser accepts cookies before showing a sign-in form. | Session |
PHPSESSID (if present) |
This site | Server session handling on some hosts. | Session |
If you are not signed in and never submit a form, this site typically sets no cookies at all.
Browser storage used by the tools
These are not cookies. They stay on your device and are never sent to us.
| Key | Type | Purpose | Cleared |
|---|---|---|---|
am_draft_* |
Local storage | Keeps what you were last working on in each tool, so an accidental refresh does not lose it. | After 14 days, with the “Start fresh” button, or when you clear site data |
am_handoff |
Session storage | Carries your word list across when you send it from one tool to another. | Immediately after use, or when you close the tab |
Advertising cookies
Where advertising is enabled on this site, the advertising network – which may include Google AdSense – sets its own cookies to measure and, in some regions, personalise advertising. These are set by the third party, not by us, and we cannot enumerate them because they change.
You can control them:
- Google Ads Settings – turn off personalised advertising from Google.
- aboutads.info/choices – US-based opt-outs.
- youronlinechoices.com – EU-based opt-outs.
- Your browser’s own cookie settings, which can block third-party cookies entirely.
Analytics
This site’s software does not load any analytics or tracking script by default. If the site owner adds one, it will be listed here.
Managing cookies
Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies – usually under Settings → Privacy. Blocking all cookies will prevent you from signing in. Blocking third-party cookies will not affect the tools.
Questions
Email contact@wordsearchmakergenerator.com. See also our privacy policy.