At Dictionary for Computer Science and Programming, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our online dictionary for computer science and programming. By accessing or using our dictionary, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please refrain from using our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
Our dictionary is available as public data, we do NOT request any user accounts to access our online dictionary.
We only collect this information if contacting us via email, or via contact form as an example, in that case, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
1.2 Usage Data
We may also collect non-personal information about your interaction with our dictionary. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing actions. This data is collected to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information for internal use.
1.3 AdSense Information
We may use AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google Inc., to display ads on our dictionary. AdSense may collect and use non-personal information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information on their data collection and usage practices.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Personal Information
We only collect this information if contacting us via email, or via contact form as an example, in that case: we may use the personal information you provide for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Responding to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
- Providing you with a personalized user experience.
- Improving our dictionary and developing new features based on user feedback.
2.2 Usage Data
The non-personal information we collect is used to analyze trends, track user engagement, and improve our dictionary’s functionality. This information helps us understand how users interact with our website, which pages are most visited, and how we can enhance the user experience.
2.3 AdSense Information
AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. These ads may be personalized and tailored to your interests. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information on how they use and protect your data.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies or individuals to perform services on our behalf. These service providers may have access to your personal information but are obligated to use it solely to provide the requested services to us.
3.2 AdSense and Third-Party Advertisers
We may share non-personal information, such as aggregated or de-identified data, with AdSense and other third-party advertisers to deliver targeted advertisements. We do not provide these advertisers with personally identifiable information unless you have given explicit consent.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
3.4 Change of Ownership
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before any such transfer occurs.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our online dictionary may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email or by prominently posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our dictionary after any such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
By using our online dictionary, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy.