Last Updated: 07/02/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to PunctuationCheck.com. Your privacy and data protection are of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
When our spell checker is used, we receive text data from editable fields where it is enabled. However, we do not retain all of this data. We collect only anonymized statistics on sentence corrections (such as accepting or ignoring suggestions and adding words) solely for the purpose of improving our service. This data is fully anonymized, cannot be traced back to individual users or companies, and does not include personal or financial information.
The original data is removed after being preprocessed, and the remaining data is encrypted using AES-256 with strict access controls. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of WProofreader apply when the service is used, ensuring transparency in data processing and collection
2.1. Personal Information: When you use our services, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as your name and email address. We may also collect your IP address, which may be considered personal data under certain regulations.
2.2. Usage Information: We gather data about your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for this purpose. Please note that we do not link this information to your identity.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
3.1. Service Provision: To provide and personalize our services, including grammar, punctuation, and style checking.
3.2. Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you updates, newsletters, and service-related information.
3.3. Analytics: To improve our services and understand user behavior.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share collected data with third parties. The only exception is the use of approved vendors, such as AWS for hosting, which helps us securely store and process data. All retained data is anonymized and used strictly for service improvement. We take privacy seriously and ensure that user data remains protected throughout the process.
4.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties, including Google AdSense, Froala Editor, and API partners, to support our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and adhere to privacy regulations.
4.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information as required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Your Choices
You have the right to:
5.1. Access Your Data: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
5.2. Update or Delete Data: Request corrections, updates, or deletion of your data.
5.3. Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Google AdSense
We may display Google AdSense advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads. You can manage your ad preferences by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
9. Third-Party Comment System
When you comment on our blog, we may collect your email address and username. We do not use this information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties unless required by law.
10. GDPR and California Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or California, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address].
11. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
12. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Thank you for choosing PunctuationCheck.com. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing you with a transparent and secure experience.
Sincerely,
The PunctuationCheck.com Team