1. Information we process
You can use the dictionaries without creating an account. We do not ask visitors to submit names, addresses or payment information to search the site. When you visit, standard technical information may be processed automatically, including IP address, browser and device type, approximate location, referring page, pages viewed, timestamps and interactions with site features.
If you email us, we receive the email address, message and any information you choose to include. Please do not send unnecessary sensitive personal information.
2. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies and similar technologies may support essential operation, audience measurement, security, preferences and advertising. Visitors can restrict or delete cookies through browser settings. Our Cookie Policy explains these categories in more detail.
3. Google Analytics and Tag Manager
We use Google Analytics to understand aggregated website activity such as visited pages, device categories and referral sources. Google Tag Manager helps deploy and manage website tags. These services may process online identifiers, device information and usage events according to Google’s terms and available privacy settings. Learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Advertising
SlangScope may use advertising partners to fund the website. Third-party vendors may place or read cookies on a visitor’s browser, or use web beacons, IP addresses and similar technologies as a result of ad serving. These providers operate under their own policies and available privacy settings.
Industry opt-out information may be available from YourAdChoices. Opting out of personalized advertising does not necessarily remove all advertising.
5. Dictionary and external services
The English Dictionary may request definitions from FreeDictionaryAPI and English Wiktionary. When your browser contacts an external service, that provider may receive technical request information such as IP address and browser details. External sites and services operate under their own privacy terms.
6. Why information is used
- Provide, secure and troubleshoot the website.
- Measure performance and understand which content is useful.
- Improve dictionary entries, navigation and editorial content.
- Respond to emails, corrections and privacy requests.
- Prevent fraud, abuse and invalid advertising activity.
- Comply with legal and policy obligations.
7. Sharing and retention
We may share limited information with hosting, analytics, dictionary and advertising providers that perform services for the website. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or in connection with a legitimate business transfer. We do not sell contact-list information submitted by email.
Information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described, legal compliance, dispute resolution, security and enforcing agreements. Retention periods used by third-party providers are controlled by their respective settings and policies.
8. Children’s privacy
SlangScope is a general-audience educational reference and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The site has no public profiles or user-posting features. If you believe a child has provided personal information by email, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or information about certain personal-data processing. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Browser controls can block or delete cookies, although some site functions may be affected.
Send privacy requests to hello@slangscope.online with “Privacy Request” in the subject. We may need reasonable information to verify and understand the request.
10. Policy changes
We may update this policy when services, laws or practices change. The revised date will appear at the top of the page. Material changes will be communicated through the website where appropriate.
11. Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@slangscope.online.