Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-03

1. Introduction

Acronym Decoder ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at acronym-explainer.hub2.day (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require registration. You may voluntarily contact us via email at hello@acronym-explainer.hub2.day. When you do, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message solely to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information created by your use of the Service. Log data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. This is used for security, analytics, and service improvement.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember your preferences, and for advertising purposes. For details, see Section 5.
  • Local Storage: We may use browser local storage to save your custom acronym entries and preferences on your device. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to share it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service, including responding to your requests.
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance user experience.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security incidents.
  • To serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 5).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

  • Consent: For placing cookies and serving personalized ads, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: For security logs and service improvement, where such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

5. Cookies, Local Storage, and Advertising

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure the Service functions properly, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences.

5.2 Advertising Cookies and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Service and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Service and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

We have enabled the "Auto ads" feature, which automatically places ads. Google AdSense may collect data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior for ad personalization and measurement.

5.3 GDPR/CCPA Consent

For users in the EEA, UK, and California, we present a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, including advertising cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the consent banner, or by adjusting your browser settings to block cookies.

5.4 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your custom acronyms and preferences. This data is stored locally on your device and is not accessible to us. You can clear this data through your browser settings.

6. CCPA/CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Delete personal information held by us.
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but our use of Google AdSense may involve sharing data for targeted advertising, which could be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You can exercise your right to opt-out by rejecting advertising cookies via our consent banner or by using browser-based opt-out tools.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@acronym-explainer.hub2.day. We will verify your request using the email address associated with your inquiry.

7. Data Sharing and Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising (Google AdSense). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain server logs for a maximum of 30 days for security and operational purposes. Email correspondence is retained for up to 12 months to resolve inquiries. Cookie data is retained according to your browser settings and the expiration periods set by the respective cookies. Local storage data remains until you clear it.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, such as standard contractual clauses, where required by applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at hello@acronym-explainer.hub2.day.