Privacy Policy

EnglishReference is a free dictionary. You don't need an account to use it, and we don't ask you for your name, email, or any other personal details to look up a word. This page explains the limited data the site does involve, and the rights you have over it.

What stays in your browser

Your preferences — Teacher/Student mode, light/dark theme, your first-language setting, and any vocabulary lists you save — are stored locally in your own browser (using localStorage and a preference cookie). This information never leaves your device and is not sent to or readable by us. Clearing your browser storage removes it.

Advertising and cookies

EnglishReference is supported by advertising through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads, including, where enabled, personalised ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies is described in Google's advertising policies.
• You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ad Settings, and manage other vendors at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu (EU/UK).
• For visitors in the EU, UK, and other regions that require it, we ask for consent before non-essential advertising cookies are set, and you can change or withdraw that consent at any time.

Aside from the advertising described here, we don't run third-party analytics or tracking pixels.

Server logs

Like almost every website, our servers automatically record standard request information — IP address, browser type, and the time and page requested. We use this only to operate the site, keep it secure, and diagnose problems. It is retained for a limited period and is not used to build a profile of you.

Your rights (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on where you live, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data relating to you, to object to or restrict its processing, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

Because we don't hold accounts, most of your data is either in your own browser (which you control directly) or handled by Google as an advertising provider — use the opt-out links above to exercise choices there. For anything else, or to make a formal request, email [email protected] and we'll respond within the time your local law requires.

Children

EnglishReference is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Where ads are shown, we direct providers to treat traffic as non-personalised in contexts that require it.

Changes to this policy

If we make a material change, we'll update this page and the "last updated" date above. Questions? Email [email protected].