This Privacy Policy explains how Morse Code Translator ("we," "us," "our," or "the Website") handles information when you visit morse-code-translator.co.uk.
We operate free educational Morse Code tools - including text and Morse conversion, audio playback, image-related features, practice resources, quizzes, charts, and learning guides. This page describes what information may be collected, why it may be used, and what choices you have.
We aim to be clear, limited in what we collect, and transparent about third-party services that help the Website run.
1. Who We Are
Morse Code Translator is an online educational and utility website published at https://freeonlinemorsecodetranslator.com.
We provide International Morse Code tools and reference materials for learners, hobbyists, operators, and everyday visitors. For privacy questions, corrections, or data requests, use our Contact page or email contact@morse-code-translator.co.uk.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website, including:
- browsing and using Morse Code tools;
- viewing educational pages, charts, phrase pages, and guides;
- using interactive features such as audio, practice, quiz, or image tools;
- submitting a message through our Contact channels;
- interacting with cookies, analytics, advertising, or consent tools where they are active.
It does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites linked from our pages.
3. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the Website, we may process the categories below.
Information you provide directly
- Contact messages: name, email address, message content, and any details you choose to include when you contact us.
- Corrections or feedback: information you send when reporting an error, requesting a change, or asking a question about Morse tools or content.
- Optional tool inputs: text, Morse Code, uploaded images, or other inputs you enter into a feature. These are used to operate that feature.
Information collected automatically
- technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location derived from IP;
- usage data such as pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, and interactions with tools or navigation;
- diagnostic or security-related signals that help detect abuse, spam, or technical failures;
- cookie and similar technology data described in our Cookie Policy.
Information from third-party services
If advertising, analytics, security, hosting, or consent-management providers are active, those services may receive or process technical and usage information according to their own policies and the choices available to you.
4. How Morse Code Tools Handle Your Input
Our translator and related tools are designed to convert, display, play, or analyse Morse-related input so you can learn and use International Morse Code.
Some features may process information in your browser using client-side scripts. Other features may rely on server-side processing, temporary transfer, or third-party infrastructure depending on the tool, hosting setup, and technical requirements.
Image tools may accept an uploaded image so the Website can attempt to interpret visible Morse patterns. Uploaded images should not contain unnecessary personal data. If an image includes faces, documents, location metadata, or private scenes, consider removing or avoiding that content before upload.
5. Why We Use Information
We may use information for purposes such as:
- operating and improving the Morse Code translator, decoder, audio, image, practice, and reference features;
- keeping the Website secure, stable, and available;
- understanding which educational pages and tools are useful;
- measuring performance and diagnosing technical issues;
- responding to contact messages and correction requests;
- preventing spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized use;
- complying with legal obligations;
- supporting advertising that helps keep tools freely available, where advertising is enabled and permitted.
6. Legal Bases for Processing
Where UK GDPR or similar laws apply, we rely on one or more of the following bases, depending on the activity:
- Legitimate interests: operating a useful educational Website, improving tools, securing systems, and understanding aggregate usage;
- Consent: where required for non-essential cookies, analytics, or advertising technologies;
- Contract / request: responding to a message or providing a feature you ask us to perform;
- Legal obligation: where we must retain or disclose information to meet applicable law.
You may withdraw consent for optional technologies through the Website's consent controls or your browser settings, as explained in the Cookie Policy.
7. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
The Website may use cookies, local storage, pixels, scripts, or similar technologies to:
- make core features work;
- remember preferences or consent choices;
- measure traffic and performance;
- support security;
- deliver or measure advertising, which may include Google AdSense or comparable partners.
Advertising helps support hosting, maintenance, and continued free access to Morse Code tools and educational resources. The appearance of an advertisement is not an endorsement of the advertised product or service.
For purpose-by-purpose detail and browser controls, read the Cookie Policy.
8. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers that help us run the Website, such as:
- hosting and infrastructure providers;
- security, spam-prevention, or performance services;
- analytics providers;
- advertising partners;
- email or communication tools used to receive contact messages;
- professional advisers or authorities where legally required.
These parties should process information only as needed to provide their services or comply with law. Independent third-party sites linked from our content follow their own privacy policies.
9. International Transfers
The Website may be hosted, cached, or supported by providers that process data in the United Kingdom, European Economic Area, United States, or other countries.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps appropriate to the service and applicable law, which may include using providers' standard contractual or equivalent transfer mechanisms where required.
10. Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose collected, including:
- contact messages and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond, follow up, or maintain an accurate support record;
- security and server logs for a limited operational period unless a longer period is needed to investigate abuse;
- analytics and advertising data according to the retention settings of those providers and your consent choices;
- legal records for as long as required by applicable obligations.
Transient tool processing may not create a long-term user profile. Exact retention can vary by feature and provider.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- request access to personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- request data portability where applicable;
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
For UK visitors, the supervisory authority is typically the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). To exercise a rights request with us, use the Contact page and clearly describe your request. We may need to verify your identity before acting on it.
12. Children's Privacy
The Website provides general educational Morse Code resources and is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for profiling or marketing. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
13. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the Website and information processed through it. No online service can guarantee absolute security.
You can help protect yourself by avoiding sensitive personal data in public tool inputs, using updated browsers, and reviewing cookie and advertising preferences when prompted.
14. External Links and Third-Party Content
Our educational pages may reference standards bodies, amateur-radio resources, charts, or other external materials. Those destinations are outside our control.
Before providing personal information to a third-party site, review that site's own privacy notice and terms.
15. Do Not Track and Similar Signals
Browsers may offer Do Not Track or comparable privacy signals. Support for these signals varies across websites and vendors. Where consent frameworks apply, we handle optional technologies according to the Website's consent tools and legal requirements.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our tools, providers, advertising setup, or legal requirements change.
The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated date. Material changes may be highlighted through the Website or consent interface where appropriate.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, cookie practices, advertising technologies, or a personal-data request, contact:
We also welcome reports if any privacy wording on this page appears inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
Thank you for trusting Morse Code Translator UK.