Privacy Policy

Wordmom operates as an independent, publicly accessible digital reference network. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of information when you access our dictionaries, word solvers, grammar guides, and web utilities. We are committed to transparency and safeguarding the privacy of every visitor.

1. Information Collection & Scope

A. Automated Technical Telemetry & Analytics

When you browse Wordmom, our servers and diagnostic monitoring systems automatically record standard non-personally identifiable technical telemetry. This data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser family and version, device operating environment, referring URLs, access timestamps, and aggregated query interaction metrics. We utilize this telemetry exclusively to maintain system uptime, detect abusive traffic, defend against automated denial of service attempts, and analyze platform capacity needs.

B. Voluntary User Communications

Wordmom does not require account registration, passwords, or credit card submissions to use any of our word finders or reference tools. The only personal information we receive is data you voluntarily submit when reaching out via our official Contact Form, such as your name, email address, and correspondence content. This information is processed solely to investigate your inquiry, provide customer assistance, or verify editorial errata, and is never sold, leased, or utilized for commercial marketing campaigns.

2. Infrastructure, Security & Data Transit

To deliver rapid query responses and high-availability reference tools worldwide, Wordmom operates on distributed enterprise cloud architecture and global Content Delivery Network (CDN) edge routing.

All data in transit between your browser and our infrastructure is secured using modern transport layer security (HTTPS/TLS encryption). While no digital transmission or storage protocol can guarantee absolute immunity from intrusion, we implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards including firewalls, strict network isolation, and rate limiting to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of technical telemetry.

3. Cookies, Web Beacons & Programmatic Advertising

Wordmom and authorized third-party service providers deploy cookies, web beacons, and browser local storage to maintain session preferences, measure platform performance, and display contextual advertising that sustains our free public reference services.

Third-party vendors, including Google, utilize cookies to serve advertisements based on a user's prior visits to Wordmom or other internet destinations. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to deliver relevant promotions based on browsing history across the web.

You have complete control over how cookies are handled on your device. You may disable or delete cookies through your web browser preferences at any time. Additionally, you can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

4. Data Retention & Lifecycle

We practice data minimization across all platform operations. Automated server logs and network diagnostic records are automatically rotated and purged on periodic rolling retention cycles.

Voluntary correspondence received through our contact form is retained only for as long as necessary to resolve the inquiry, document lexicographical adjustments, and fulfill administrative requirements, after which it is archived or securely deleted.

5. Children's Privacy Governance (COPPA)

Wordmom operates as a general audience educational resource designed for language enthusiasts, students, educators, and word game players. We do not intentionally solicit, collect, or store personal information from individuals under the age of 13, in strict adherence to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and international child protection standards.

Because Wordmom does not feature user profiles, social forums, or account registration, our systems inherently prevent the systematic collection of children's personal information. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data through our contact channel, please notify our administrative team immediately so we can delete the record.

6. Global Privacy Rights & Regional Disclosures

Wordmom respects the privacy rights established under applicable global data protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and state privacy statutes across the United States (including CCPA, CPRA, and VCDPA).

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to or copies of any personal information we retain about you.
• Request the correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
• Request the deletion or permanent erasure of your personal communications from our systems.
• Object to or request restriction of certain types of data processing.

Notice to California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Wordmom does not sell personal information for monetary compensation. To the extent that third-party advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" or "targeted advertising" under applicable state laws, you may exercise your opt-out rights via the cookie controls and industry portals outlined in Section 3 of this document.

To exercise any statutory privacy rights, please submit your request through our Contact Form. We verify and fulfill authenticated requests in accordance with applicable legal timeframes.