Privacy Policy

1. Information We DO NOT Collect

WordyCounter is designed with privacy as the foundational principle. Here's what we explicitly DO NOT collect:

• Your Text Content: Any text you type, paste, or analyze in our word counter tool stays entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
• Document Files: Any files you upload or work with are processed locally in your browser only.
• Personal Writing Data: We never collect, store, or analyze the content you create.
• Keystroke Data: We do not track what you type or how you type it.
• Account Information: We don't require accounts, so we don't collect usernames, passwords, or profile data.

2. Information We May Collect

2.1 Anonymous Analytics

We may collect basic, anonymous analytics data to improve our service, including:

• Page views and navigation patterns (which pages you visit)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• General geographic location (country/region level only)
• Referral source (how you found our website)
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

Important: This data is completely anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. We use privacy-respecting analytics tools that do not track individuals.

2.2 Technical Information

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address (temporarily, for security purposes only)
• Time and date of access
• Pages accessed
• HTTP status codes

This information is used solely for security, debugging, and performance optimization. It is not used to track individual users or build profiles.

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

WordyCounter may use minimal cookies and browser local storage for:

• Remembering your preferences (theme, layout settings)
• Essential website functionality
• Anonymous analytics (if you haven't opted out)

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Tracking you across websites
• Advertising or remarketing
• Selling to third parties
• Building user profiles

3. How Your Text is Processed

When you use WordyCounter's text analysis features:

• All processing happens in your web browser using JavaScript
• Your text is analyzed locally on your device
• No text is ever sent to our servers
• No text is stored in any database
• When you close your browser or clear your text, it's permanently gone

This architecture means that even we, as the service operators, cannot access your content. It physically never reaches our servers.

4. How We Use Information

The limited anonymous information we collect is used only for:

• Service Improvement: Understanding how people use our tool to make it better
• Bug Detection: Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Security: Protecting our service from attacks and abuse
• Performance Optimization: Making the tool faster and more reliable

We NEVER use information for:

• Selling or sharing with third parties
• Advertising or marketing
• Creating user profiles
• Tracking individuals

5. Third-Party Services

WordyCounter may use the following third-party services:

• Web Hosting: Our website is hosted by a reputable hosting provider with strong privacy policies
• CDN (Content Delivery Network): To deliver website assets quickly and securely
• Analytics: Privacy-respecting analytics tools that do not track individuals

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy standards. No third party has access to your text content.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections to WordyCounter use SSL/TLS encryption
• Security Headers: We implement strict security headers to protect against common attacks
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches
• No Data Storage: The best security is not storing sensitive data in the first place

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your privacy:

• Right to Access: Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to access
• Right to Deletion: Your text is never stored, so there's nothing to delete
• Right to Opt-Out: You can disable cookies and analytics in your browser settings
• Right to Information: You can contact us anytime to ask questions about our privacy practices

8. Children's Privacy

WordyCounter is safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect personal information or text content, there are no special privacy concerns for children. However, we recommend that parents and educators review this policy with students who use our tool.

9. International Users

WordyCounter is available worldwide. Our privacy-first approach means that regardless of where you're located, your text stays on your device. We comply with major privacy regulations including:

• GDPR (European Union)
• CCPA (California, USA)
• PIPEDA (Canada)
• Other international privacy laws

Our client-side processing model makes compliance straightforward since we don't collect personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• Changes in applicable laws
• New features or services

When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may display a notice on our website
• Maintain our core commitment to privacy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Third-Party Links

WordyCounter may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.