Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11 October 2026
At Correct Words, we respect your privacy and want you to feel comfortable while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your personal data.
By using our website, you can learn how your information may be handled as described below.
Who We Are
Our website is Correct Words, available at https://correctwords.co.uk/.
Correct Words is an English-language website offering helpful articles about grammar, word meanings, synonyms, and better writing.
The website is managed by Aidan Hope.
Information We Collect
We may collect certain information when you visit or interact with our website, including:
- Your name and email address when you leave a comment.
- Your IP address and browser information for security and spam prevention.
- Information you voluntarily provide through forms.
- Basic website usage information collected through cookies or analytics tools, where enabled.
We use this information to operate our website, respond to enquiries, improve our content, and help keep the site secure.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the information you enter in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
If Gravatar is enabled, an anonymised version of your email address may be shared with the service to check whether you have a profile picture. You can read its Privacy Policy.
Once your comment is approved, your comment and associated profile picture, if available, may be visible to other visitors.
Cookies
Correct Words may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and support essential website features.
If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies generally last for one year.
If you log in to the website, WordPress may also use cookies to remember your login session and display preferences.
Some third-party services may use additional cookies when enabled on our website.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Images and Media
If you upload images to Correct Words, please avoid including personal information or embedded location data, such as GPS details.
Other visitors may be able to download publicly available images and access information stored within them.
Embedded Content
Some articles may include content from other websites, such as videos, images, or social media posts.
Embedded content behaves much like visiting the original website. These third-party websites may collect information, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you have concerns about how they handle personal data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through our website to:
- Respond to comments and enquiries.
- Prevent spam and unauthorised activity.
- Maintain website security and functionality.
- Improve our articles and visitor experience.
- Manage user accounts, where available.
We do not sell your personal information.
Who We Share Information With
We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate our website, such as hosting providers, spam detection services, and other tools we choose to enable.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law.
How Long We Keep Your Information
Comments and their associated information may be retained indefinitely to help recognise follow-up comments and reduce unnecessary moderation.
If user registration is enabled, account information is stored while the account remains active or as needed for legitimate administrative purposes.
Other information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for its intended purpose or to meet legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Request a copy of information you have provided.
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your information.
Some information may need to be retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us through the Contact Us page.
Where Your Data May Be Processed
Visitor comments may be checked using automated spam detection services.
Some website service providers may process information outside your country. Where applicable, we aim to use appropriate safeguards required by data protection laws.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no website or internet-based service can guarantee complete security.
Children’s Privacy
Correct Words provides general educational content and does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has shared personal information with us, please contact us so we can review the situation.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website features, services, or legal obligations change.
Any updates will be published on this page, along with a revised date where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our website.
Website: https://correctwords.co.uk/
Website Owner: Aidan Hope
Website Name: Correct Words