Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Universal Alphabet (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit and use universalalphabet.com (the “Site”). If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using the Site.

  1. Who we are
    Universal Alphabet is an educational website that provides tools and reference content for systems like Morse code and military/phonetic alphabets.
  2. What information we collect
    We collect information in a few different ways:

A) Information you provide voluntarily
Contact messages: If you send a message through a contact form (or email), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

B) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system, screen size)
Basic usage data (pages viewed, time on site, referral source)
IP address (often used for security, performance, analytics, and fraud prevention)
Approximate location (inferred from IP, typically city/region level)

C) Information generated by tool usage
If you use interactive tools (e.g., a Morse translator), the text you input may be processed in your browser or on our server depending on how the tool is implemented. We aim to minimize collection of tool inputs, but certain logs or temporary processing may occur for performance, debugging, or security.

Important note: We do not intend to collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid submitting sensitive information through forms or tool inputs.

  1. Cookies and similar technologies
    We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
    Site functionality (e.g., remembering preferences)
    Analytics (understanding which pages are useful)
    Security (reducing spam and abuse)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the Site’s functionality.

  1. Analytics and performance tools
    We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the Site (for example, page views, clicks, and traffic sources). These tools may set cookies and collect usage data.

We use this information to:
Improve content quality and usability
Find and fix bugs
Measure what tools/features are helpful

  1. Advertising and affiliate disclosure
    A) Advertising
    If we run ads (now or in the future), ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance or show relevant ads.

B) Affiliate links
Some pages may include affiliate links. If you purchase through an affiliate link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may place cookies to track referrals.

  1. How we use your information
    We may use collected information to:
    Operate and maintain the Site
    Improve features, content, and user experience
    Respond to messages and support requests
    Monitor and prevent abuse, spam, and security incidents
    Analyze performance and troubleshoot issues
    Comply with legal obligations
  2. How we share your information
    We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited cases:
Service providers: Hosting, analytics, performance monitoring, spam prevention, and other vendors who help us run the Site
Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety
Business changes: If the Site is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may be transferred as part of that process

  1. Data retention
    We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including:
    Security and abuse prevention
    Operational logging and troubleshooting
    Legal or compliance requirements

If you contact us, we may retain that correspondence for a reasonable period to handle follow-ups and maintain records.

  1. Security
    We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect information. However, no website can guarantee 100% security. You use the Site at your own risk.
  2. Your rights and choices
    Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
    Request access to personal data we hold about you
    Request correction or deletion
    Object to or restrict certain processing
    Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To make a request, contact us using the Site’s contact page. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

  1. Children’s privacy
    The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by your local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
  2. International visitors
    If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other countries. By using the Site, you understand that such transfers may occur.
  3. Third-party links
    The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of those sites before providing information.
  4. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above.
  5. Contact us
    If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact page on universalalphabet.com.