DotsDictionary

At DotsDictionary, your privacy matters. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our content, or engage with us in any way. By using this site, you agree to the practices outlined below.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)

  • Name or contact details (if you contact us or apply via the Careers page)

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring URLs

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic patterns (see “Cookies & Tracking” below).


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and personalize content

  • To understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience

  • To manage subscriptions and send email updates

  • To respond to inquiries or feedback

  • To ensure website functionality and security

  • To evaluate potential job applications (if submitted)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.


3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, which are small data files stored on your device, to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Measure and improve site performance

  • Analyze aggregate site traffic and trends

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

For more details, see our [Cookies Policy].


4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services, such as:

  • Google Analytics for traffic measurement

  • Email service providers to manage our newsletter

These services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies. We only work with providers that comply with applicable data protection laws.

We may also link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.


5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe

  • Contact form messages may be retained for follow-up or legal purposes

  • Analytics data is stored in aggregated, anonymized form


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., European Union, California), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to correct or delete your data

  • The right to object to or restrict data processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent (if previously given)

To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.


7. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.


8. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When we do, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of the page.


9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:

DotsDictionary Privacy Team
[email protected]