Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Character Counter ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website character-count.org (the "Site") and use our character counting tool.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Pages visited and time spent on our Site
  • Referring website or source

2.2 Local Storage

Our character counting tool may store your text and preferences locally in your browser's local storage. This information never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
  • To serve relevant advertisements
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies help us improve our services and user experience.

4.3 Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies help serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with several third-party services:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of our Site. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • In connection with a business transaction
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our Site

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. California Privacy Rights

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

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

11. International Users

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our Site 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.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]

Website: character-count.org

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