Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which GrammarWiki collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://grammarwiki.org website (“Site”).
Content Sourcing, Curation, and Fair Use
GrammarWiki is expressly designed and operated as an educational reference hub and directory. To provide a comprehensive database of grammatical rules, examples, and linguistic data, portions of the content presented on this Site may be aggregated, curated, compiled, or adapted from a variety of publicly accessible external sources. This curation is conducted strictly for educational, informational, and non-commercial reference purposes under the principles of fair use. We make no claim of exclusive intellectual property ownership over foundational linguistic rules, externally cited examples, or curated public materials. By using the Site, you acknowledge that GrammarWiki acts as an educational aggregator, and you agree to hold us harmless from any claims arising from the inherent nature of curated educational content.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways in connection with activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system, the Internet service providers utilized, and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How We Use Collected Information
GrammarWiki may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To run and operate our Site: We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly.
- To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your educational and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may share or sell non-personally identifiable information with third parties for marketing or other purposes.
Third-Party Websites and External Links
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. Furthermore, as an educational aggregator, we frequently reference and link to external primary sources. We do not control the content or links that appear on these external sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Advertising and Google AdSense
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non-personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of cookies enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
GrammarWiki has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site and revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and our operational practices regarding content curation. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.