Privacy Policy for Every Dictionary Users

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy governs our actions concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By accessing or using Every Dictionary, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our Website. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us with any questions.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our Website, we collect the following personal information:

• Name (when you create an account)
• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• IP address (collected to allocate daily credits and prevent abuse)
• Search history and usage patterns (to improve our AI models)
• Device and browser information (for analytics and optimization)

We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our services. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial details, or government identification numbers.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing you with access to the Website and its features.
• Allocating daily credits based on IP addresses.
• Communicating with you regarding updates, changes, or improvements to the Website.
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our AI dictionary accuracy.
• Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Sending promotional emails (only with your consent).

4. Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, session duration, and general location. This helps us understand how visitors use the Website and improve our services. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to any third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with research partners to advance natural language processing technology.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Account information is retained while your account is active. Search history is retained for 30 days for free users and up to 200 searches for Pro users, after which it is automatically deleted. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. User Rights

As an individual user of our Website, you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to update or delete your account.
• The right to request permanent deletion of your account and associated personal information.
• The right to object to processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@everydictionary.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

7. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies for authentication, site functionality, and analytics (including Google Analytics). By using the Website, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but please note that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. We use essential cookies for login sessions, preference cookies for saved settings, and analytics cookies to understand how our AI dictionary tools are used. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information. This includes links to external dictionary sources, academic papers, and partner services that may be referenced in our AI-generated definitions.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. We continuously monitor our systems for vulnerabilities and update our security practices as needed.

10. Children's Privacy

Every Dictionary is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information from our records.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@everydictionary.com. We value your feedback and are committed to addressing any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through a notice on our Website. Your continued use of Every Dictionary after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

By using our Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.