Privacy Policy

1. Information We Don't Collect

Unlike most websites, we prioritize your privacy by NOT collecting:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Search history or queries
• IP addresses or location data
• Browser fingerprints
• Cookies for tracking purposes
• Any form of user analytics

When you use whatisa.net, you remain completely anonymous. We have no idea who you are, what you're searching for, or where you're from.

2. Technical Operations

2.1 Server Logs

Our web servers automatically maintain standard access logs for security and performance purposes. These logs are:

• Anonymized and aggregated
• Automatically deleted after 7 days
• Never used for tracking individual users
• Only accessed in case of security incidents

2.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage solely to:

• Cache dictionary data for faster performance
• Remember your theme preference (if implemented)
• Store temporary session data that never leaves your device

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

3. Third-Party Services

We minimize the use of third-party services to protect your privacy:

• No Analytics: We don't use Google Analytics or any tracking service
• No CDNs for Tracking: All resources are served from our domain
• No Social Media Widgets: No Facebook, Twitter, or other social plugins
• No Advertising Networks: We are completely ad-free

3.1 Infrastructure Providers

We use reputable infrastructure providers (web hosting, DNS) that may have access to aggregated traffic data. We've selected providers based on their strong privacy commitments and compliance with data protection regulations.

4. Data Security

Even though we don't collect personal data, we implement robust security measures:

• All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Regular security audits and updates
• Protection against common web vulnerabilities
• DDoS protection to ensure service availability

5. Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) don't apply. However, you always have the right to:

• Use our service anonymously
• Clear your local storage at any time
• Access our service without creating an account
• Contact us with privacy concerns

6. Children's Privacy

whatisa.net is a educational resource suitable for all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, children can safely use our service. We encourage parents and educators to guide young learners in their use of online dictionaries.

7. International Users

Our service is available globally. Since we don't collect or store personal data, there are no international data transfers to be concerned about. Users from any country can use our service with the same privacy protections.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Since we don't have your contact information, we recommend checking this page periodically.

Our commitment to not collecting personal data will never change. Any updates will only clarify our practices or reflect new features that maintain our privacy-first approach.

9. Open Source Commitment

In the spirit of transparency, our front-end code is open for inspection. You can verify our privacy claims by examining how our service works. We believe in privacy through transparency.