Overview
This policy explains what information SpellScout (spellscout.com) collects when you use the site, how that information is used, and the choices you have. By using SpellScout, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
SpellScout does not ask you to create an account or hand over personal details. The word tools run in your browser, and the letters you type are not sent to or stored on our servers.
Like most websites, we do collect some information automatically:
- Usage data, such as the pages you visit, your device and browser type, and an approximate location based on your IP address. We use this to understand how the site is used and to keep it running.
- Preferences, such as your light or dark theme choice, which is saved in your browser's local storage so the site can remember it. This stays on your device.
Cookies and similar technologies
SpellScout and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure traffic, and, once advertising is enabled, to show ads. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though blocking some cookies may affect how the site works.
Advertising
SpellScout is supported by advertising. We plan to use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads on the site.
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to SpellScout and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of many other vendors at aboutads.info/choices.
For more on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google's policy.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. These tools can set cookies and collect the kind of usage data described above.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain and improve SpellScout.
- To understand which tools and pages are useful.
- To show and measure advertising.
- To keep the site secure and prevent abuse.
Your choices and rights
- You can manage or block cookies in your browser settings.
- You can opt out of personalised ads using the links above.
- If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or California, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. Contact us to make a request.
Children
SpellScout is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Third party links
The site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices, so we encourage you to read their own policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at contact@spellscout.com.