Privacy Policy

apacitationgenerator.org respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when you use the service.

Information Collection

apacitationgenerator.org does not collect, store, or process any personal information. No account registration is required to use the service. Citation data you create is stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage and is never transmitted to or stored on any server operated by apacitationgenerator.org.

Search Queries

When you search for a source (by URL, ISBN, DOI, or title), apacitationgenerator.org sends your query to third-party data providers to retrieve citation metadata. These queries are processed in real time and are not logged or stored by apacitationgenerator.org. apacitationgenerator.org does not control the privacy practices of third-party data providers.

Analytics

apacitationgenerator.org uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data for the purpose of improving the service. This may include information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Browser type, operating system, and device category
• Referring website or search engine
• General geographic region (country/city level)

No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected through analytics. For more information about how Google processes data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

apacitationgenerator.org uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Used to store your theme preference (light/dark mode). These cookies are necessary for the service to function as expected.
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics/Tag Manager for anonymous usage statistics. These cookies help apacitationgenerator.org understand how the service is used.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the service.

Local Storage

apacitationgenerator.org uses your browser's localStorage to save citation data you create. This data remains entirely on your device and is never sent to any external server. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or by using the "Clear All" function within the service.

Data Sharing

apacitationgenerator.org does not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties. The only external data transmission occurs during source searches (to retrieve citation metadata) and through analytics tools as described above.

Data Security

apacitationgenerator.org is served over HTTPS to ensure encrypted communication between your browser and the service. Since no personal data is collected or stored on servers, the risk of data breaches affecting user information is minimal.

Children's Privacy

apacitationgenerator.org does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The service is intended for students, researchers, and professionals of all ages, and no personal data is required or collected to use the service.

Changes to This Policy

apacitationgenerator.org may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact support@apacitationgenerator.org.