Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2025

Overview

At CountKit, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our text analysis tools.

Information We Collect

Text Content

Local Processing Only: All text you enter into our analysis tools is processed entirely in your browser. Your text content is never transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere outside your device.

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Browser type and device information
  • General geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral sources (how you found our site)

Advertising Data

We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which may collect:

  • Cookie data for ad personalization
  • General demographic information
  • Browsing behavior for ad targeting

How We Use Your Information

Text Analysis

Your text content is used solely for providing real-time analysis results including word count, character count, reading time, and keyword density. This processing happens entirely in your browser.

Website Improvement

Analytics data helps us:

  • Improve our tool functionality
  • Understand user preferences
  • Optimize website performance
  • Add new features based on usage patterns

Data Storage and Security

No Text Storage

We do not store, log, or have access to any text content you analyze. All processing is done locally in your browser using JavaScript.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics tracking
  • Google AdSense advertising
  • Website functionality and user preferences

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with:

  • Google Analytics: For website usage analytics
  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Google Fonts: For website typography

Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific sites

Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized ads by:

  • Using Google's Ad Settings
  • Installing ad blocking browser extensions
  • Using browser privacy modes

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Retention

Since we do not store your text content, there is no data retention period for your analysis data. Analytics and advertising cookies are retained according to Google's policies (typically 26 months for Analytics).

International Users

Our website is hosted and operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the US.

Changes to This 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest for analytics and advertising
  • Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact contact@countkit.app for data protection inquiries

Key Privacy Highlights

Your text stays private
Browser-only processing
No registration required
Full cookie control
GDPR compliant
Transparent policies