Effective date: December 12, 2025
This page explains (1) how we build and verify UniversalAlphabet.com’s content and tools, (2) how we approach security and privacy by design, and (3) what changed over time.
Methodology
UniversalAlphabet.com is built as a practical reference and learning platform for Morse code and standardized communication alphabets. Our methodology focuses on correctness, consistency, and repeatable verification.
1) Standards and consistency
- We follow commonly accepted conventions for International Morse and standard alphabets used in real-world communication contexts.
- We keep notation consistent across the site (symbols, spacing explanations, terminology, and examples).
2) How we create content
We use a structured workflow:
- Define the learner goal: what you should be able to encode/decode after reading.
- Write the core reference: pattern, timing rules, common confusions, and “similar symbols.”
- Add drills: short practice patterns designed to reduce mistakes under speed or stress.
- Tool alignment check: we confirm the examples match what our tools output for the same input.
3) Verification steps (before publishing)
Every page is checked for:
- Correct symbol-to-character mappings (letters, numbers, supported punctuation)
- Timing rules (dot/dash length and spacing between elements, letters, and words)
- Internal consistency with adjacent reference pages (e.g., letters hub vs. a single letter page)
- Usability on mobile (layout, readability, and interactive components)
4) Updates and quality improvements
We update pages when:
- A correction is required
- The tool behavior changes (features, output formatting, UI/UX adjustments)
- A clearer explanation improves learning without changing the underlying standard
5) Corrections
If an error is confirmed, we fix it and ensure related pages remain consistent. You can report issues via our Contact page with:
- URL
- The exact line/symbol
- What you believe is incorrect
Security
We treat security as a product feature—not an afterthought. Our goal is to protect site integrity, protect user sessions, and minimize data collection.
1) Data minimization
- We aim to collect the minimum data needed to operate the site and improve reliability.
- We avoid collecting sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for a feature (and only with clear disclosure).
2) Tool safety
Our tools are designed for educational use:
- Inputs are handled defensively to reduce risk of abuse.
- We design interactions to avoid exposing private information.
- We do not request unnecessary permissions (for example, microphone access is only relevant to voice features and should be user-initiated).
3) Website security practices
We use common, sensible protections such as:
- Regular updates of platform components and dependencies when practical
- Access control for administrative functions
- Monitoring for performance and reliability issues that could indicate abuse
4) Third-party services
If we use third-party services (analytics, hosting, CDNs, or embedded content), their handling of data is governed by their own policies. Where applicable, we reference these relationships in our Privacy Policy.
5) Responsible disclosure
If you believe you found a security vulnerability:
- Please report it through our Contact page with steps to reproduce and affected URLs.
- Do not publicly disclose the issue until we have a chance to investigate.
Changelog
We maintain this changelog to document major improvements to content, tools, and site UX.
December 12, 2025
- Published: About, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Editorial Policy pages for transparency and trust.
- Published: Methodology, Security & Changelog page to document how content is built, secured, and maintained.
Future entries
We’ll add dated entries when changes materially affect:
- Morse tool output behavior
- Learning/training methodology
- Major UI changes that impact usability
- Security or privacy posture