Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Wordlyze uses minimal cookies to provide essential functionality. Unlike many websites, we don't use cookies for advertising, tracking, or selling your data.

Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymous.

Note: Google Analytics cookies are only set if you haven't enabled "Do Not Track" in your browser. We respect your privacy preferences.

What We DON'T Use Cookies For

Unlike many websites, we DO NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising: No cookies for showing ads or retargeting
• Cross-Site Tracking: We don't track you across other websites
• Social Media Tracking: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
• Selling Data: We never sell cookie data to third parties
• Storing Your Text: Your word counter text is never stored in cookies
• User Profiling: No behavioral profiling or demographic tracking

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots (⋮) → Settings
2. Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose: "Block all cookies" or "Block third-party cookies"
4. Or click "See all site data and permissions" to manage individual sites

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu (☰) → Settings
2. Privacy & Security
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", click "Manage Data"
4. Choose your cookie preferences (Standard, Strict, or Custom)

Safari

1. Preferences → Privacy
2. Check "Block all cookies" or choose "Prevent cross-site tracking"
3. Click "Manage Website Data" to remove specific cookies

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots (...) → Settings
2. Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
3. Choose "Block all cookies" or "Block third-party cookies"

Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
• Use privacy-focused browsers like Brave or Firefox with Enhanced Tracking Protection

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled

If you disable essential cookies, some features may not work:

• Your theme preference (dark/light mode) won't be remembered
• You'll need to set preferences each visit
• Word counting still works! It doesn't require cookies

Analytics Cookies Disabled

Disabling analytics cookies has NO negative impact on functionality:

• ✅ All features work perfectly
• ✅ Word counting works normally
• ✅ No performance impact
• ✅ Complete privacy

Third-Party Cookies

Wordlyze does not directly set third-party cookies. However, if you have Google Analytics enabled:

• Google Analytics: May set cookies for anonymous usage tracking
• Purpose: Help us understand how to improve the website
• Data Collected: Anonymous page views, device type, general location (country)
• Not Collected: Personal information, your text content, browsing history

Control: You can opt out using the methods above or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use Wordlyze, you consent to our use of essential cookies. Analytics cookies are only used if you haven't opted out via "Do Not Track" or similar browser settings.

We respect your privacy choices and don't require explicit consent for our minimal cookie use, as:

• Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies respect "Do Not Track" preferences
• No cookies contain personal or sensitive information
• You can disable cookies anytime without affecting core functionality

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be announced on our homepage.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

Email: privacy@wordlyze.com
Support: support@wordlyze.com
Website: wordlyze.com

Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your data
• Security - How we protect your information
• Terms & Conditions - Rules for using our service