Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16 February 2026
Overview
Better Word Counter is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our word counting service.
No Server Data Storage
Your content never leaves your device. Better Word Counter operates entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not:
- Store your text content on our servers
- Transmit your writing to any external servers
- Have access to what you write in the application
- Collect or store any personal information about your writing
Local Storage
To provide session persistence (so your work is saved when you close and reopen the browser), Better Word Counter uses your browser's local storage feature. This means:
- Your text, section titles, and preferences are saved locally on your device only
- No other website or service can access this data
- You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings
- The data is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties
Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how our website is used. Plausible is a privacy-focused analytics service that:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal information
- Only tracks basic usage statistics (page views, referrers, general location by country)
- All data is aggregated and anonymized
You can learn more about Plausible's privacy practices at https://plausible.io/privacy.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Specifically:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You may opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices
For more information about how Google uses your data, please review Google's Privacy & Terms.
Important: Google AdSense does not have access to the text content you write in Better Word Counter. Your writing remains entirely local to your device. The advertising service only uses standard web cookies for ad targeting purposes.
Third-Party Services
Beyond Plausible Analytics and Google AdSense (described above), Better Word Counter does not integrate with any other third-party services that would have access to your content. All word counting, text processing, and export functionality happens locally in your browser.
Export Functionality
When you use our export features (TXT, Word, Markdown, PDF), all processing happens locally in your browser. Files are generated on your device and downloaded directly to you without passing through our servers.
Children's Privacy
Better Word Counter does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since no data is transmitted to our servers, there are no special considerations required for younger users.
Data Security
Since your data never leaves your device, the security of your content depends on your device and browser security. We recommend:
- Using a secure, up-to-date web browser
- Keeping your device secure
- Using the "Reset All Sections" feature to clear sensitive content when using shared computers
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at puntofisso+betterwordcounter@gmail.com.