Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how rackade.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our word finder tool at rackade.com.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use this tool. The word finder operates without any login or registration.
Usage Data: Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may automatically collect standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is used solely for maintaining site security and diagnosing technical issues.
Search Input: The letters you enter into the word finder are sent directly from your browser to the Datamuse API (datamuse.com) and are not stored or logged by us. We do not retain any record of your searches.
2. Cookies
This site uses cookies in the following ways:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage (pages visited, session duration, traffic sources). Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
- Functional cookies: No functional or preference cookies are set by this site itself.
3. Third-Party Services
This tool relies on the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
Datamuse API (datamuse.com)
Used to find valid English words matching your letter input. Your search letters are transmitted to Datamuse's servers. Please review Datamuse's own privacy policy for details on how they handle API requests.
Free Dictionary API (dictionaryapi.dev)
Used to fetch word definitions when you click a word in the results. The word you click is transmitted to this API. No personal information is included in these requests.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
4. How We Use Information
Any data we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Diagnosing and fixing technical problems
- Understanding aggregate usage patterns to improve the tool
- Understanding aggregate usage patterns and maintaining site security
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We do not store your search inputs. Standard server logs, if retained by our hosting provider, are typically cycled within 30–90 days. Anonymized analytics data from Google Analytics is retained per Google's standard data retention settings.
6. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under laws such as the GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California). Since we collect minimal personal data, in most cases these rights are satisfied by default. However, if you have questions or requests, please contact us at:
help@unprotectedtext.com8. 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 revision date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at help@unprotectedtext.com.