Privacy Policy

1. Overview

InstantWordCount.com ("we", "our", "us") operates https://instantwordcount.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and operating transparently. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the UK GDPR where applicable.

2. Data we collect

We collect minimal data to operate the website and understand how people use it:

• Usage analytics: Pages visited, time on site, general geographic region (country level only), browser type, and screen size — collected anonymously. We cannot identify you individually from this data.
• Local Storage: Your word count history is stored in your browser's local storage on your own device. This data never leaves your device and we cannot access it.
• Error reporting: If the website encounters a JavaScript error, we may collect anonymised technical information (browser version, error message, page URL) to diagnose and fix bugs. No personal data.

We do not collect: names, email addresses, IP addresses logged to individuals, payment information, or any personally identifiable information.

3. Your text content

All text analysis — word counting, readability scoring, keyword density, n-gram analysis, find and replace, sentence analysis — is performed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript.

Your text is never transmitted to our servers. We have no server infrastructure that receives or processes content. This is a core architectural decision, not just a policy commitment. It is technically impossible for us to read your text.

4. Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies:

We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or session recording tools. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

5. Third-party services

• Google Fonts: Used to load typefaces. Google may log font requests. We plan to self-host fonts to eliminate this dependency.
• Privacy-focused analytics: We use an anonymised analytics service that does not use cookies and does not track individuals across sites.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising networks.

6. Your rights

Because we hold no personally identifiable data about you, most data subject rights are automatically satisfied. You can:

• Clear your session history anytime via the History tab in the tool
• Clear all localStorage via your browser settings (Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data)
• Block all cookies — our tool will continue to function correctly

For any privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's privacy

Our service is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately at [email protected].

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the effective date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will add a notice to the website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.