Privacy Policy - Flesch-Kincaid Calculator Website
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Effective Date: December 15, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Flesch-Kincaid Calculator (the "Website", "we", "us", or "our"). We operate the website located at https://flesch-kincaid-calculator.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Flesch-Kincaid readability analysis service.
By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our Flesch-Kincaid Calculator, you may provide us with:
Text Content
The text you submit for readability analysis. This text is stored anonymously in our database automatically when you perform an analysis, regardless of whether you use the shareable link feature.
Analysis Results
The calculated readability scores, grade levels, and related metrics associated with your text.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Website, including:
Usage Data
Information about how you access and use our Website, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Click patterns
Device Information
Browser type and version, operating system, device type, and other technical identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Analytics Information
We use PostHog, a product analytics platform, to collect and analyze usage data. PostHog helps us understand how users interact with our Website.
Information Collected by PostHog
The information collected by PostHog may include:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage and interactions
- Device and browser information
- Session recordings (if enabled)
PostHog may collect IP addresses as part of standard web analytics, but we configure it to anonymize or discard IP address data where possible to protect your privacy.
For more information about PostHog's data practices, please visit: https://posthog.com/privacy
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision
To provide, operate, and maintain our Flesch-Kincaid Calculator service, including processing your text and generating readability analysis results.
Sharing Functionality
When you perform a text analysis, we automatically store your text and analysis results anonymously in our database and create a unique identifier (UUID) that allows you to share the results with others via a shareable link.
Analytics and Improvement
To analyze usage patterns, understand user behavior, and improve our Website's functionality, performance, and user experience.
Technical Support
To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and address technical issues.
Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Data Storage and Retention
Anonymous Storage
When you perform a text analysis, your text and analysis results are automatically stored in our database anonymously. We do not associate this data with any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or account information. This storage occurs automatically to enable the shareable link functionality, even if you do not actively use the shareable link feature.
Data Retention
Shared Analysis Data
Text and analysis results stored for shareable links are retained for 1 (one) year from the date of creation. After this period, the data is automatically deleted from our systems.
Analytics Data
Analytics data collected by PostHog is retained according to PostHog's data retention policies. Please refer to PostHog's privacy policy for details.
Log Data
Server logs and other technical data may be retained for shorter periods as necessary for security, troubleshooting, and service improvement.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- PostHog (analytics services)
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent
We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
Your Privacy Rights
We do not identify users or associate identity with the data we collect. All text and analysis data is stored anonymously without any personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or account information.
If you have questions about your data or wish to request information about data we may have collected, please contact us at: [email protected]
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the Website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
Used by PostHog to collect information about how you use our Website.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://flesch-kincaid-calculator.com
Additional Information
Data Controller
Organization: flesch-kincaid-calculator.com
Contact: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all users of the Flesch-Kincaid Calculator Website.