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## Privacy Policy
This document was last updated on May 16, 2018 to update contact information and add transparency to our hosting service and how your data is used (i.e. to display your dicitonaries and sometimes send you emails if you agree to receive them).
This document was last updated on June 5, 2019 to update information about our hosting service and how your data is used (i.e. to display your dicitonaries and sometimes send you emails if you agree to receive them) and to reflect changes to Lexiconga made during the app update.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Lexiconga collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the https://lexicon.ga website ("Site") and its accounts ("Account").
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We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site through website analytics tools. 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 and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
### Web browser cookies
Our Site does not use "cookies" to enhance User experience, but it does use "local storage". User's web browser places local storage on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them, but we only use this to store your current dictionary. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse local storage usage, but if they do so, the Site will not function properly.
Our Site stores exactly one "cookie" that is used to keep Users logged in to their Accounts, and it does use "local storage". User's web browser places local storage on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them, but we only use this to store your current dictionary. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse local storage usage, but if they do so, the Site will not function properly.
### How we use collected information
Lexiconga may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- **To run and operate our Site and personalize user experience:** We need your input to display content on the Site correctly, because it is a tool built entirely to display the content that you enter.
- **To run and operate our Site and personalize User experience:** We need your input to display content on the Site correctly, because it is a tool built entirely to display the content that you enter.
We do not use your data in _any way_ other than to serve your content or to send the occasional update email—you may opt out of receiving emails at any time via your Account Settings! Your email address is tied directly to your account, however, so altering it _will change your login credentials_.
### How we protect your information
If you are utilizing an Account, we protect your information by keeping your information on a trusted database server provided by the Site's web host, [InfinityFree](https://infinityfree.net/). All data you save from an Account is uploaded to this database server from your browser. If we ever change web hosts, you will be notified via the on-site notification.
If you are utilizing an Account, we protect your information by keeping your information on a trusted database server provided by the Site's web host, [Namecheap](https://namecheap.com/). All data you save from an Account is uploaded to this database server from your browser. If we ever change web hosts, you will be notified via the on-site notification.
If you utilize the ability to make dictionaries associated with an Account visible to the public, you accept all responsibility for its content being visible to anyone who might find it. We cannot protect what you willingly put in public, and we do not accept liability if information you place online is used against you somehow. Never put personal information online!
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If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. We may use third party service providers like MailChimp to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
### Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licencors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. 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.
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licencors and other third parties. While we manually curate what links we allow in our advertisements, we do not control the content that appears on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. 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
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.
Ads appearing on our site are manually chosen to by the Lexiconga's administrator, only appear as text, and never set cookies. You can see all active advertisements at any time in the [source code on Github](https://github.com/Alamantus/Lexiconga/blob/master/ads.json).
### Changes to this privacy policy
Lexiconga 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. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

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## Terms of Service ("Terms")
Last updated: May 16, 2018 — Update to contact information.
Last updated: June 5, 2019 — Minor text fixes and link additions.
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the https://lexicon.ga website (the "Service") or the cloud account service (an "Account") operated by Robbie Antenesse and Alamantus GameDev ("us", "we", or "our").
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the https://lexicon.ga website (the "Service") or the cloud account service (an "Account") operated by [Robbie Antenesse](https://robbie.antenesse.net) and [Alamantus GameDev](https://alamantus.com) ("us", "we", or "our").
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.
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Instructions for use are visible through the "Help" button on the site.
### Public Dictionaries
Any dictionaries created and associated with an Account are private by default and only visible to the owner of the Account. You may make your dictionaries visible to the public at any time by utilizing the appropriate dictionarys setting.
Any dictionaries created and associated with an Account are private by default and only visible to the owner of the Account. You may make your dictionaries visible to the public at any time by utilizing the appropriate dictionary setting.
If you utilize the ability to make dictionaries associated with an Account visible to the public, you accept all responsibility for any and all damages that may come as a result of the information you place online and acknowledge that we are not liable in any way. Do not put any personal information online. We cannot protect what you deliberately make publicly visible.