Privacy Policy

AreVowels.com — effective date: March 15, 2026

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Last updated: March 15, 2026. Please read this policy carefully before using AreVowels.com.

AreVowels.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at https://arevowels.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our site.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require visitors to create an account or submit personal information to use this site. However, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • Log data: When you visit our site, our hosting server may automatically record standard log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is used only for security and performance monitoring.
  • Cookies: We use cookies as described in Section 3 below. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
  • Analytics data: We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised and does not identify individual users.

2. Google AdSense and Advertising

AreVowels.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on some pages. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

Advertisements on this site are clearly labelled "Advertisement." We do not control the content of third-party ads. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. For more information about Google's privacy practices, see the Google Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour in an aggregated, anonymised way (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

AreVowels.com is an educational resource intended for use by children with parental or teacher supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

We do not ask children to submit personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 8 and we will delete that information.

Google AdSense advertisements on this site are configured to serve non-personalised ads in compliance with Google's policies for sites directed at children, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines where applicable.

5. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used solely to:

  • Operate and improve the website
  • Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
  • Display advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Ensure security and prevent abuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent any personal information to third parties.

6. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to third-party websites (for example, external vowel games and educational resources). We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of personalised advertising (see Section 2)
  • Rights under GDPR (European Union residents) or CCPA (California residents)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our Contact page.

9. 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 "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.