Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to What Part of Speech ("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 visit our website and use our linguistic analysis services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Word Analysis Input: Words and text you submit for linguistic analysis
• Contact Information: Email address, name (if you contact us)
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or support requests you submit

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device for site functionality
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics and performance metrics

Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you share content or link from social platforms
• Referral Data: Information about how you found our website

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Service Delivery: Provide word analysis, part of speech identification, and linguistic insights
• Feature Enhancement: Improve our grammar checking, plagiarism detection, and jumble solving tools
• User Experience: Personalize content and remember your preferences
• Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

Secondary Uses

• Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve our services
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: Send relevant updates about new features (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Safety Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others

Data Processing Partners

• Cloud Hosting: Secure servers for website operation
• Analytics Services: Anonymous usage statistics and performance monitoring
• Security Services: Protection against cyber threats and abuse

Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information for our services

Data Retention

• Analysis Data: Word inputs are processed temporarily and not permanently stored
• Usage Logs: Retained for 12 months for security and improvement purposes
• Contact Information: Kept until you request deletion or account closure
• Legal Hold: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

• View Data: Request a copy of personal information we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Communication Preferences

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Do Not Track: We respect browser "Do Not Track" signals

Geographic Rights

• EU/UK Users: Additional rights under GDPR including data portability and erasure
• California Users: Rights under CCPA including disclosure of data practices
• Other Jurisdictions: Rights as provided under applicable local privacy laws

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

• Functionality: Required for basic website operation and user authentication
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and security threats
• Preferences: Remember your language and display preferences

Analytics Cookies

• Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Optimization: Improve website speed, layout, and user experience
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Integrated Services

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
• Content Delivery: CDN services for faster website performance
• Security Services: DDoS protection and threat monitoring

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Children's Privacy

What Part of Speech is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protection
• Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms for data transfers
• Privacy Shield: Compliance with applicable international frameworks

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for material changes (if you have provided an email)

Contact Information

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

• Email: privacy@whatpartofspeech.com
• Address: What Part of Speech Privacy Team
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer

For EU/UK users, you may contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: dpo@whatpartofspeech.com

Supervisory Authority

EU/UK users have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority if they believe their privacy rights have been violated.

This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent and comprehensive. We encourage you to read it carefully and contact us with any questions.