Privacy Policy

At Website Word Count Tool ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our services, you may provide:

• URLs: Website URLs you submit for word count analysis
• Text Content: Text you paste into our character counter
• PDF Files: PDF documents you upload for analysis
• Contact Information: Email address if you contact us for support

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: Your IP address for analytics and security purposes
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To analyze word counts, extract text from PDFs, and deliver requested features
• Improve Services: To understand how users interact with our tools and make improvements
• Analytics: To measure website traffic and usage patterns
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Processing and Storage

3.1 Local Processing

• Character Counter: All text analysis happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
• PDF Counter: PDF files are processed locally using PDF.js. Files are not transmitted to our servers.
• No Storage: We do not store your content, analysis results, or uploaded files.

3.2 Server-Side Processing

• Website Analysis: When analyzing external websites, our servers fetch the web pages to count words.
• Temporary Storage: Fetched web pages are processed in memory and not stored on disk.
• No Long-Term Storage: We do not retain copies of analyzed websites or their content.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (anonymized IP addresses)
• Google Fonts: For typography (served from Google's CDN)
• CDN Providers: For faster content delivery (Cloudflare, jsDelivr)

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to/from our servers
• Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information
• Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to 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 your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

11. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• User Content: Not stored (processed client-side or temporarily in memory)

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

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14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent, legitimate interests, or contractual necessity
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Cross-Border Transfers: We use standard contractual clauses for data transfers outside the EEA

15. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Know: Right to know what personal information is collected
• Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.