Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information. Our translator does not require:

• User registration or accounts
• Email addresses or contact information
• Names or identification details
• Payment or financial information

1.2 Translation Data

All translations you perform are processed entirely within your web browser. We do not:

• Store your text or Morse code inputs
• Save your translation history
• Transmit your data to our servers
• Share your translations with third parties

1.3 Technical Information

When you visit our website, standard server logs may automatically record:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Referring website (if applicable)

This information is used solely for maintaining website security, analyzing usage patterns, and improving our service. It is not used to identify individual users.

2. How We Use Information

The limited technical information we may collect is used for:

• Website Performance: Monitoring and optimizing page load times and functionality
• Security: Detecting and preventing malicious activities or abuse
• Analytics: Understanding general usage patterns to improve user experience
• Technical Issues: Troubleshooting problems and fixing bugs

3. Cookies and Tracking

3.1 Our Cookies

Our website may use minimal cookies only for essential functionality such as:

• Remembering your preferences (if applicable)
• Maintaining website security

3.2 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics (such as Google Analytics) which may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of these tracking technologies through your browser settings or by using browser extensions.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Client-Side Processing

All Morse code translations are performed using JavaScript in your web browser. This means:

• Your text never leaves your device
• No translation data is stored on our servers
• Processing is instant and completely private

4.2 No Data Retention

Since we don't collect translation data, we have nothing to retain. When you close your browser or clear your cache, any locally stored preferences are removed.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect personal information from any users, this applies universally.

7. Your Rights

Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is no data for you to:

• Access or request
• Modify or update
• Delete or remove
• Export or transfer

Your translations remain entirely under your control within your own browser.

8. International Users

Our website is accessible globally. By using our service, you acknowledge that any technical information collected (such as server logs) may be processed in various countries where our hosting providers operate.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Significant changes will be communicated through:

• A notice on our homepage
• An updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

• Data Minimization: We collect only essential technical data
• Purpose Limitation: Data is used only for stated purposes
• No Profiling: We do not create user profiles or use automated decision-making
• Right to Object: You can disable cookies through browser settings

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California residents:

• We do not sell personal information
• We do not collect personal information for commercial purposes
• We do not share data with third parties for their marketing purposes

12. Contact Information

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

Email: privacy@morsecode.org
Website: www.morsecode.org

13. Consent

By using our Morse Code Translator, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our service.