Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Dictionary ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website and services, and how you can manage or disable them.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings before continuing.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about user behavior.

Alongside cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to improve your experience and analyze usage patterns. These are collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their function and necessity. Below is a breakdown of the categories we employ:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our services. They enable core functionalities such as authentication, security, and session management. Our services cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about traffic, page views, and error rates. The data is aggregated and used to improve performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language settings, display preferences, and search history. This enables us to provide a personalized and consistent experience across your visits.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track browsing activity across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also be used to limit ad frequency and target users with personalized content.

Note: You may opt out of non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Manager accessible via the footer link.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may work with trusted third-party partners to provide certain features, analytics, or advertising services. These partners may place their own cookies on your device and collect data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

Examples of third-party services that may set cookies include:

We do not control these third-party cookies. We encourage you to review their respective policies and opt-out mechanisms.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time:

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the official support documentation of your browser provider.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or updating the "Last Updated" date above.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Dictionary Legal & Privacy Team

Email: privacy@dictionary.com

Address: 123 Language Way, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.