Last updated: May 20, 2026 · Effective date: January 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy explains what data OnlineMorseCode collects, why, how it is used, and your rights. We have written this in plain English — not legal boilerplate — because we believe you deserve to understand what happens with your data.
What Data We Collect
| Data type | Collected? | Purpose | Stored where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text you translate | ❌ Never | Processed locally in your browser | Nowhere — never leaves your device |
| Audio you upload | ❌ Never | Processed locally via Web Audio API | Nowhere — never leaves your device |
| Images you upload | ❌ Never | Processed locally in your browser | Nowhere — never leaves your device |
| Page views | ✅ Yes | Understand which content is useful | Ahrefs Analytics (anonymised) |
| Approximate location | ✅ Country only | Language and region statistics | Ahrefs Analytics (aggregated) |
| Browser/device type | ✅ Yes | Ensure compatibility | Ahrefs Analytics (aggregated) |
| Referrer URL | ✅ Yes | Understand traffic sources | Ahrefs Analytics (aggregated) |
| Ad cookies | ✅ Yes (via Google AdSense) | Serve relevant advertisements | Google — see Google Privacy Policy |
| Email address | ✅ When you email us | Reply to your message | Our email inbox only |
Analytics: Ahrefs Analytics
We use Ahrefs Analytics for website analytics. Unlike Google Analytics, Ahrefs Analytics does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information. It collects:
- Page URL visited
- Referrer URL (where you came from)
- Browser type and operating system
- Country-level location (not city or precise location)
- Time of visit
No personal data is collected. No cross-site tracking. No advertising profiles are built.
Advertising: Google AdSense
Google AdSense may use cookies to:
- Serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity
- Limit the number of times you see a given ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Report aggregate website traffic and ad performance to advertisers
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users of our site based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. No personal information you provide to us is shared with Google for advertising purposes.
How to Opt Out of Personalised Ads
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. You will still see ads if you opt out — they will simply be less relevant to your interests.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Local Browser Storage
We may use your browser's localStorage for functional purposes only — for example, remembering your preferred translation speed or sound settings. This data stays entirely on your device, is never sent to our servers, and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data shared | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | Cookies, browsing behaviour for ad targeting | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Ahrefs Analytics | Anonymous website analytics | Page views, browser type, country | ahrefs.com/analytics/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Typography (Barlow + Share Tech Mono) | IP address (font request) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Hostinger | Web hosting | Standard server logs (IP, request time) | hostinger.com/privacy-policy |
We do not use Facebook Pixel or any other advertising networks beyond Google AdSense. We do not sell data to third parties.
Cookies
OnlineMorseCode uses cookies in the following ways:
- Google AdSense cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements. These are third-party cookies set by Google.
- Google Fonts: May set a cookie for font caching.
- No tracking cookies of our own: We do not set any first-party tracking or profiling cookies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the display of advertisements and some site functionality.
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data
Since we collect minimal personal data (only email addresses when you contact us, anonymous analytics, and ad-related cookies via Google), most of these rights have limited practical application to our site. To exercise any right, contact us at hello@onlinemorsecode.com.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Advertising cookies used by Google AdSense may constitute "sharing" of data under CCPA — you may opt out via Google's Ads Settings. For any CCPA enquiry, contact hello@onlinemorsecode.com.
Children's Privacy
OnlineMorseCode does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The site does not require any registration or personal information to use any tool or access any content. Google AdSense is configured to serve non-personalised ads where required by law for audiences that may include children.
Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes and then deleted. Anonymous analytics data is retained per Ahrefs' standard retention policy. Ad cookie data is retained per Google's data retention policies. We do not retain any translation data, audio files, or uploaded images — because we never receive them.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We will not notify users by email unless a change significantly affects how personal data is processed.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
Privacy Officer Contact
For GDPR requests, CCPA enquiries, data deletion requests, or any question about how we handle your data. We respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days as required by GDPR.
hello@onlinemorsecode.com