Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2025

Welcome to Plebware (“we”, “us”, “our”). We value your trust and want you to feel safe using our Jargon Buster tool. This page tells you what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

1. What We Collect

1.1 Info You Give Us

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any message or feedback you type in

1.2 Info We Get Automatically

• Your IP address
• Browser type (like Chrome or Firefox)
• Pages you view and how long you stay
• The site you came from (referrer)

1.3 Cookies & Similar Tech

We use small files (cookies) to remember your settings and see how people use our site. You can turn off cookies in your browser if you prefer (but some features might not work).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your info to:

• Run the Jargon Buster tool so it works as you expect.
• Reply to your questions and support requests quickly.
• Send you updates if you asked for our newsletter.
• Improve our site by seeing what pages people like most.
• Protect everyone from spam or abuse.

3. Legal Bases (for EU visitors)

If you live in Europe, we rely on:

• Your consent when you sign up for emails.
• Our service contract to run the tool you asked for.
• Our legitimate interests to keep the site safe and working well.
• Legal requirements if we must obey a court order or law.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it when needed:

4.1 Service Helpers

We work with providers (like our email service or web host). They see your data only to do their job and must keep it safe.

4.2 Legal Needs

If a court or law enforcement asks, we may share records to comply with rules or investigate fraud.

4.3 Company Changes

If Plebware is sold or merges with another company, your data may transfer to the new owner. We will notify you if that happens.

5. Links to Other Sites

Our site may link to other websites (for example, social media pages). We are not responsible for their privacy rules. Please check each site’s policy before sharing your info.

6. Cookies in Detail

What Are Cookies? Small text files saved on your device.

Why We Use Them:

• Essential cookies: Keep you logged in or let you use the form.
• Performance cookies: Show us which pages are popular.
• Preference cookies: Remember choices like your preferred language.
• Ad cookies: Help Google AdSense show ads you might find interesting.

To manage or delete cookies, open your browser settings. If you block cookies, some site parts may not work well.

7. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may place cookies and collect data on how you use sites, including ours. This helps show more relevant ads.

To opt out of personalized ads, visit adssettings.google.com.

8. Kids Under 13

Our tool is not meant for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child under 13 gave us info, please contact us. We will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights & Choices

9.1 For Everyone

• You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe.”
• You can delete your messages by sending a request to info@plebware.com.

9.2 For EU Residents

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also ask us to limit or stop processing. To do this, email us with “GDPR” in the subject.

9.3 For California Residents

Under CCPA, you can ask:

• What personal information we collect.
• To delete your personal information.
• To stop sharing your personal data.

Send these requests to info@plebware.com with “CCPA” in the subject line.

10. How We Protect Your Data

We use standard security measures (like encryption and firewalls) to keep your data safe. No system is 100% secure, but we do our best to protect you.

11. How Long We Keep Data

We keep your personal info only as long as needed:

• For our service (e.g., to reply to your questions)
• To follow laws and tax rules
• To resolve any issues or disputes

After that, we delete or anonymize it.

12. Transferring Data Internationally

Because we use servers and services around the world (including in the U.S.), your info may move across borders. We take steps to protect it with standard contracts and safeguards.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this page when our practices change. We will always update the “Effective Date” at the top. If changes are big, we may post a notice on our homepage or email subscribers.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, worries, or want to request data changes, email us at info@plebware.com. We read every message and will reply as soon as we can.

Thank you for trusting Plebware. We’re here to help you break down complex text into clear, simple words.