Passage

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Passage (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Passage itself does not collect any personal information. We do not require account registration, and no user data is stored on our servers.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing activity. This may involve the collection of data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Passage. This collects anonymised usage data such as page views, session duration, and general location (country level).

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Functional cookies — to remember your theme and language preferences (stored locally in your browser, never sent to a server).
• Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements.
• Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to measure site usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

• Google AdSense — policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy

Children’s Privacy

Passage is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have rights to access, correct, or delete data held about you. As we do not collect personal data directly, any requests relating to advertising or analytics data should be directed to Google.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, email translatepassage@gmail.com.

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2025

By using Passage you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

Use of Service

Passage is a free educational word search game. You may use it for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute the game or its content without permission.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or modify the application.
• Use automated tools to access the service in a way that could damage or overload it.

Intellectual Property

All game content, design, and code is the property of Passage. The word data and translations are compiled for educational purposes.

Advertisements

Passage displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense to fund the service. We have no control over the specific ads displayed. Clicking on ads is entirely voluntary.

Disclaimer

Passage is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy of translations or definitions, though we strive to keep them correct.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email translatepassage@gmail.com.

About Passage

Passage is a free multilingual word search game for curious minds of all ages. Whether you’re learning a new language, building vocabulary, or just looking for a satisfying puzzle, Passage has something for you.

Features

• 10 languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, and Swedish.
• 193 categories — from Animals and Space to Philosophy, Genetics, Neuroscience, and Medieval History.
• 5,000 words across 4 reading levels, from Elementary to Expert.
• 3 difficulty modes — Easy, Medium, and Hard — controlling grid size and word count.
• 3 themes — Parchment, Midnight, and Sakura.
• Pronunciation — hear any found word spoken aloud using your device’s speech synthesis.
• Bilingual hints — clues appear in your chosen hint language when you find a word.

How to Play

1. Choose a category, a puzzle language, and a reading level.
2. Pick a difficulty — Easy gives a smaller grid, Hard fills it with more words.
3. Press New Puzzle to generate your grid.
4. Click the first letter of a hidden word, then click the last letter. Words can run in any of 8 directions — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, forwards or backwards.
5. When you find a word, a clue card appears with the translation and hint. Press the speaker icon to hear it pronounced.
6. Find every word to complete the puzzle.

Contact

Questions, feedback, or translation suggestions? We’d love to hear from you — email translatepassage@gmail.com.