Privacy Policy for zsepeed.com - Free Word Counter Online Tool

**Effective Date:** 12/03/2024

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how zsepeed.com ("Website", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information from and about users ("you"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you understand how your information is handled.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information on the Website:

Information You Provide:

We do not currently require users to create accounts to use the Free Word Count Online Tool. However, if we implement an account system in the future, we may collect information such as your email address and username during registration. You may voluntarily provide us with additional information through feedback forms or by contacting us through email.

Information Collected Automatically:

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your use of the Website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember certain information about you, such as your preferences or browsing history.

We use the following types of cookies on the Website:

  • **Essential Cookies:** These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the Website and use its features.
  • **Performance Cookies:** These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit and how long you stay on each page. This information helps us improve the performance of the Website and provide a better user experience.
  • **Analytics Cookies:** These cookies allow us to track and analyze website traffic and usage. This information helps us understand how users interact with the Website and identify areas for improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Website;
  • To improve the performance and functionality of the Website;
  • To personalize your experience on the Website;
  • To analyze how users interact with the Website;
  • To send you marketing communications (if you opt-in);
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information (cont.)

We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • **Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain the Website. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
  • **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
  • **Business Transfers:** In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may transfer your information to the successor entity.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or until you request that we delete it. We may also retain your information for a longer period of time if required or permitted by law.

6. Your Choices

You have choices regarding your privacy on the Website:

  • **Cookies:** You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.
  • **Marketing Communications:** You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send you.
  • **Data Access and Deletion:** You have the right to access and delete your personal information. You can submit a request to access or delete your information by contacting us at [Insert Your Email Address].

7. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [Insert Your Email Address]. We will take steps to delete the information from our records.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own country. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at [email protected].