Privacy Policy | Vowels.org

1. Overview

Vowels.org ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you visit vowels.org.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics tools, including: pages viewed, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data is aggregated and not linked to individual identities.

Newsletter / Subscription Data

If you subscribe via Subscribe with Google, your subscription is managed by Google. Vowels.org receives only subscription status — we do not receive your Google account credentials or payment information. Review Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles your data.

Contact Form Data

If you contact us, we collect the name and email address you voluntarily provide in order to respond to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Vowels.org uses the following technologies that may set cookies or use tracking pixels:

Google Analytics (GA4) — measures site traffic and user behavior. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense — serves interest-based advertisements. Managed under Google's advertising policies.
Subscribe with Google (SwG) — manages newsletter subscriptions via your Google account.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

To understand how content is used and improve the Site
To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
To deliver newsletters to subscribers
To respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
To comply with legal obligations

5. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads on Vowels.org. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or optout.aboutads.info.

6. Data Sharing and Sale

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties except:

With service providers who operate the Site on our behalf (e.g., Google Analytics, AdSense)
When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
To protect the rights and safety of Vowels.org and its users

7. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default retention settings (14 months). Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and similar regulations) to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of certain data processing activities
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us.

9. Children's Privacy

Vowels.org is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.