Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

OnlineMorseCode is a free, browser-based tool. We do not require you to create an account or submit any personal information to use our core Morse code translation features. Any text you enter into the translator is processed entirely within your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit OnlineMorseCode, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies and third-party analytics services, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
• Device data: Device type (desktop/mobile/tablet), screen resolution, language preferences
• Usage data: Which features you use (translator, audio, blink mode), interaction patterns

1.3 Information from Cookies

We and our third-party partners (including Google) use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior. See Section 3 for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the website — understanding how visitors use OnlineMorseCode helps us fix bugs and add better features
• To serve relevant advertisements — we use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense uses cookies to show ads relevant to your interests
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns — via Google Analytics or similar tools to understand visitor behavior in aggregate
• To ensure security — detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive use of the site
• To comply with legal obligations — responding to lawful requests from authorities when required

We do not use your data to build personal profiles, sell your information to third parties, or send you marketing emails (we have no email signup).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide analytics data to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences on a per-site basis

For instructions, visit your browser's help documentation or aboutcookies.org.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

OnlineMorseCode uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.

How Google AdSense Works

Google uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

Third-Party Vendor Use

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to OnlineMorseCode and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opting Out

• Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalized ads
• Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool for broader advertising network opt-outs
• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see: How Google uses data from sites that use Google services.

5. Third-Party Services

OnlineMorseCode uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party companies that help operate our site (hosting, analytics, advertising) under strict data processing agreements
• Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of OnlineMorseCode, our users, or others
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring, then deleted
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months in Google Analytics (standard setting)
• Cookie data: Retained according to each cookie's expiry period (see Section 3)

Text entered into the Morse code translator is never stored — it is processed entirely in your browser.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address in Section 13. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at the address below.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data is our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

OnlineMorseCode is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 13. We will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Our Morse code translation tool processes all text locally in the browser and does not store any input — making it safe for educational use by children under parental supervision.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS / SSL encryption on all pages (via Let's Encrypt)
• Browser-only processing — your Morse translations never leave your device
• Secure hosting via Hostinger's infrastructure
• Regular security reviews of our codebase

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

11. International Users

OnlineMorseCode is operated from and hosted in servers that may be located in various countries. If you access our site from outside your country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country with different data protection laws than your own.

By using OnlineMorseCode, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised policy on this page
• For significant changes, add a notice on our homepage

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of OnlineMorseCode after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For GDPR-related requests, please include "GDPR Request" in your email subject line. For CCPA requests, please include "CCPA Request."