Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the IsiNdebele Dictionary. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our dictionary service.
Our Commitment: We believe in transparency and your right to privacy. We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Player Names: When you play games, you may provide a display name for leaderboards
- Search Queries: Words and phrases you search for in the dictionary
- Feedback: Any comments or suggestions you submit
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the site
- Game Statistics: Scores, accuracy, completion times, achievements
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
2.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Provide dictionary lookups
- Display search results
- Enable game features
- Show leaderboards
Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns
- Improve search accuracy
- Enhance user experience
- Fix bugs and errors
Personalization
- Remember preferences
- Track learning progress
- Suggest relevant content
- Customize experience
Analytics
- Understand user behavior
- Measure feature popularity
- Generate statistics
- Identify trends
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Information: Leaderboard names and scores are publicly visible
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual users
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- ✓Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- ✓Regular security audits and updates
- ✓Access controls and authentication
- ✓Database security and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Search Logs: Retained for analytics and improvement purposes
- Game Scores: Kept indefinitely for leaderboard history
- Usage Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion
Request deletion of your data
Objection
Object to certain data processing
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for educational purposes and may be used by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.