Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: September 17, 2025

1. Information We Collect

At Wordstopia, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best dictionary and language tools experience:

Information You Provide

  • Search Queries: Words and phrases you search for using our dictionary tools
  • Contact Information: Email address and name when you contact us through our contact form
  • Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide about our services

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Analytics: How you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and referring website
  • Cookies: Small data files to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our dictionary and language tools
  • Understand how users interact with our website to enhance functionality
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you updates about new features or tools (with your consent)
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our services
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication for our systems
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide social media features
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and insights
  • Microsoft Clarity: For user behavior analysis
  • Translation APIs: For language translation services
  • Dictionary APIs: For word definitions and language data

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Data portability for your information

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you've provided your email)

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.