1. Who we are
Rockstick provides free browser-based writing tools (word counter, text analyzer), SEO resources, and downloadable website templates at rockstick.xyz. Contact: admin@rockstick.xyz.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Text you type into the word counter
Manuscript text you enter on the word counter stays in your browser. It is not uploaded to our servers for counting. Optional auto-save uses your browser’s local storage on your device only. Clearing site data removes it.
2.2 Visitor analytics (site counter)
We may record anonymous visit counts (for example, a total visitor number) via our own server. This does not include the contents of your manuscript.
2.3 Account features (templates / admin)
If you register for template-related accounts, we store the email address, name, and password hash you provide, plus related verification and message data needed to run those features.
2.4 Technical and advertising data
Like most websites, servers and advertising partners may process IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and similar technical logs. Advertising partners may set cookies as described below.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and local storage for:
- Essential preferences — for example theme choice and cookie consent status.
- Local tool state — optional manuscript auto-save in your browser.
- Advertising (Google AdSense) — cookies used to serve and measure ads.
4. Google AdSense and advertising cookies
This site uses Google AdSense to show advertisements. In accordance with Google’s requirements:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Learn more about how Google uses data when you use partner sites: How Google uses cookies in advertising and Google Privacy Policy.
If other third-party ad networks serve ads on this site in the future, we will update this policy and provide links to their opt-out pages where available.
5. How we use information
- To operate and improve Rockstick tools and pages.
- To show relevant advertising via Google AdSense.
- To provide account, template, and support features you request.
- To protect the site against abuse and maintain security.
6. Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on: (a) your consent for non-essential advertising cookies where required; (b) legitimate interests in running a secure, functional website; and (c) performance of a contract when you create an account.
7. Data retention
Browser local storage remains until you clear it. Server-side account and message data is kept while the account is active and as needed for security or legal obligations. Anonymous visit counters may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.
8. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data with:
- Google — for AdSense advertising and related measurement (see Section 4).
- Hosting / infrastructure providers — necessary to serve the website.
- Authorities — when required by law.
9. Your choices and rights
- Refuse or clear cookies via your browser settings (some features may break).
- Opt out of personalized Google ads via Ads Settings (link above).
- Clear Rockstick local storage from your browser.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of account data by emailing admin@rockstick.xyz.
10. Children’s privacy
Rockstick is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International transfers
Our hosting and partners (including Google) may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used by those providers.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact
Questions about privacy: admin@rockstick.xyz or visit our Contact page.