Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026

This explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What We Collect

  • Visitors without an account: usage metrics and the text you submit
  • Account holders: email address, profile settings, search history
  • We don't collect: no tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or cross-site analytics

How We Use It

We use your data to provide the dictionary service, enforce rate limits, cache results for performance, and improve features. We never sell your data or share it with advertisers.

Who We Share With

We share minimal data with these services:

  • Authentication providers: Google/Apple for sign-in
  • Cloud infrastructure: hosting and database services
  • AI providers: generate definitions (text processed temporarily, not stored by them)
  • CAPTCHA service: bot prevention on the sign-in and sign-up forms

All partners follow industry-standard security practices.

How We Protect It

Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols. We store authentication data securely with trusted providers and use secure cookies for sessions.

How Long We Keep It

  • Search history: kept for account holders until you delete your account
  • Account data: removed within 30 days of account deletion
  • Cache: lookups cached temporarily for performance

Your Rights

You can:

  • Request access to your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Object to how we process your data
  • Restrict certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Questions?

If you have any privacy concerns, email us at contact@phvv.me

Legal Details

We process your data to provide the dictionary service (contractual necessity) and to improve features (legitimate interest). Your data may be processed globally where our cloud infrastructure and service providers operate. If your privacy concerns aren't resolved through contact with us, you may reach out to your local data protection authority.

This policy is designed to comply with privacy regulations in the EU (GDPR), Brazil (LGPD), California (CCPA), Canada (PIPEDA), India (DPDP Act), Japan (APPI).