Privacy Policy for WordReference Dictionary
Effective date: April 26, 2026
WordReference Dictionary is a Chrome extension that helps users look up WordReference translations, definitions, IPA transcriptions, and pronunciation audio directly from the browser.
Data the Extension Handles
- Selected text or manually typed lookup text.
- Extension preferences, such as language pair, IPA dialect, shortcut settings, modifier key, and PDF viewer setting.
- Favorites saved by the user.
How Data Is Used
Selected or typed lookup text is used only to fetch matching dictionary results from WordReference.com. These results are shown in the extension popup or in-page translation bubble.
Preferences are stored using chrome.storage.sync. Favorites are stored using chrome.storage.local. The extension does not send preferences or favorites to the developer or to any custom backend.
PDF Support
If the optional PDF viewer is enabled, PDF files may be opened in the extension's built-in viewer so users can look up selected words inside PDFs. PDF rendering is handled locally in the browser using Mozilla PDF.js. The extension does not upload PDF content to the developer or to any custom server.
Third Parties
Lookup requests are sent directly to WordReference.com. WordReference.com may receive the searched word or phrase as part of the lookup URL or request. If the user clicks a Google search fallback link, that search opens on Google.
Data Collection
The extension does not collect personal information, health information, financial information, authentication information, location, browsing history, user activity analytics, or personal communications.
The extension does not use analytics, advertising, tracking, telemetry, or a custom backend.
Data Sharing
The developer does not sell, rent, share, or transfer user data. No user data is sent to the developer.
Contact
Abdullah Kavakli
https://github.com/abdullahkavakli/Wordreference-Dictionary
WordReference Dictionary is not affiliated with or endorsed by WordReference.com.