Privacy Policy
francescopaola.com Last updated: February 20, 2026
Overview
This website is the personal site of Francesco Paola, a writer offering original content and free web-based writing tools. This privacy policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with this site.
Information Collected
Information you provide directly. If you contact me through a form, email, or other method, I may collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information collected through writing tools. This site offers browser-based writing tools (such as the Cliché Detector). Text you enter into these tools is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to, stored on, or accessible by any server. Your writing remains yours — it is never collected, saved, or shared.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, this site may collect standard technical data through hosting providers or analytics services, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used solely to understand site traffic and improve the experience.
Cookies
This site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site functionality and analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Services
This site may use third-party services (such as website hosting, analytics including but not limited to Google Analytics, or embedded content) that have their own privacy practices. These services may collect data independently under their respective privacy policies. I encourage you to review the policies of any third-party services you interact with through this site.
How Information Is Used
Any information collected is used exclusively to:
Respond to messages or inquiries you send me
Understand how visitors use the site and improve its content and tools
Maintain site security and functionality
Information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Personal information provided through direct contact is retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry. Automatically collected analytics data is retained according to the policies of the analytics provider in use.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information I may hold about you. To make such a request, please contact me directly through the site.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through the contact information available on francescopaola.com.