Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

English Web Dictionary is built to collect as little information as possible. This page explains what that means in practice.

What we do not do

• There are no user accounts, and we do not ask for your name or email address.
• There are no advertisements.
• We do not set tracking cookies.
• We do not use analytics or any third-party scripts.

Recent searches

To show your recent searches on the home page, the words you look up are saved in your browser’s local storage. This list stays on your device. It is not sent to us, and you can remove it at any time with the “Clear” button on the home page or by clearing your browser’s site data.

Word lookups

When you look up a word, your browser sends that word directly to the Free Dictionary API at api.dictionaryapi.dev to retrieve the definition. As with any web request, that service can see your IP address and browser details. Please see the Free Dictionary API website for information about how it handles requests. If that service is temporarily unavailable, the word is sent instead to the Wiktionary API at en.wiktionary.org, operated by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Server logs

Like most websites, the server that delivers these pages may keep standard technical logs (such as the page requested and the time) for security and reliability. These logs are not used to build profiles of visitors.

Children

The site collects no personal information, so it is suitable for use in schools and by learners of all ages.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new date.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, please get in touch with the operator of this website.