Puzzle Page Hints is a free resource supported by advertising. This policy outlines our standards for ad placements and our commitment to maintaining a clean, solver-first experience.
1. Why We Display Ads
Solving, cataloging, verifying, and hosting daily puzzle solutions across dozens of editions requires continuous server infrastructure and editorial maintenance. Advertising revenue allows us to keep all content 100% free and publicly accessible to solvers worldwide without paywalls or mandatory subscriptions.
2. Separation Between Ads and Editorial Solutions
We maintain strict independence between advertising and editorial content:
- Advertisements are clearly demarcated from puzzle clues, answers, and grid solutions.
- No advertiser has any influence over puzzle solutions, clue difficulty ratings, or archive data.
- We do not accept paid or sponsored puzzle answers that compromise accuracy.
3. User Experience & Prohibited Ads
We work with established programmatic ad networks to deliver non-intrusive advertisements. We strictly disallow:
- Malicious software, deceptive downloads, or phishing popups.
- Aggressive auto-playing audio ads that interrupt solving focus.
- Misleading ads designed to mimic puzzle interface elements or false download buttons.
4. Reporting Inappropriate Ads
If you ever encounter an advertisement on our website that violates these standards or hinders your ability to read puzzle clues, please contact us at [email protected] with a screenshot and URL so our team can block the advertiser immediately.