KARBI ✦ Picture Dictionary

Last Updated: February 21, 2026

1. Who We Are

Karbidictionary.com is a free, community-supported online dictionary dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Karbi language. We are based in Assam, India, and have been serving speakers, students, and researchers since 2011. This Privacy Policy applies to all pages and features available at karbidictionary.com and any of its subdomains.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at any time using the details at the bottom of this page.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We are proud to operate on a minimal-data model. We do not collect or store the following:

• No Account Registration: You are never required to create an account, sign in, or provide personal details to use the dictionary.
• No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, dates of birth, or any other personally identifiable information (PII) through the site itself.
• No Search History: Searches performed within the dictionary are not linked to your identity. We do not build a record of what words you have searched for.
• No IP Address Logging: We do not log or store your IP address on our own servers in a way that identifies you personally.
• No Device Fingerprinting: We do not attempt to identify your device through browser fingerprinting or similar techniques.
• No Behavioural Profiling: We do not build profiles of individual users based on browsing habits, click patterns, or time spent on the site.

3. Information That May Be Collected Automatically

While we go to great lengths to minimise data collection, certain technical processes and third-party infrastructure may collect limited, anonymised data. We are transparent about each of these below.

3a. Cloudflare (Infrastructure & Security)

Our website is served through Cloudflare, a content delivery network (CDN) and security provider. Cloudflare may process your IP address and basic request data to protect the site from malicious traffic, prevent DDoS attacks, and improve performance. This processing is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy. We do not have direct access to or control over this data.

Cloudflare also obfuscates email addresses displayed on the page (the [email protected] format you may see) as an anti-spam measure. This does not affect your privacy.

3b. Google Analytics (Aggregate Traffic Measurement)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand broad, aggregate patterns of how the dictionary is used — for example, which categories are most popular, which device types our visitors use, and which countries our readers come from. This information helps us prioritise improvements to the dictionary.

We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy protections:

• IP anonymisation is enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google on our behalf.
• We do not use GA4's advertising or remarketing features.
• We do not share GA4 data with any third parties for commercial purposes.
• Data retention is set to the minimum period available.

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visits. To learn more or to opt out, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google's full privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

3c. Web Server Logs

Like all websites, our hosting server may generate standard access logs that record the URL requested, the time of the request, browser type, and referring page. These logs are used solely for diagnosing technical errors and ensuring server security. They are not used to identify individual users and are routinely purged.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

• No First-Party Tracking Cookies: We do not set any cookies ourselves that track your behaviour across the web or build a profile about you.
• Google Analytics Cookies: GA4 may set cookies (such as _ga and _gid) to distinguish visitors and sessions. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information. They persist for up to 2 years (_ga) and 24 hours (_gid) respectively.
• Cloudflare Cookies: Cloudflare may set a short-lived cookie (e.g. __cf_bm) to help manage bot traffic and security checks. This expires within 30 minutes of inactivity.
• Session & Local Storage (Preferences): We may save your display preferences — such as Dark Mode or font size — in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any server. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from individual sites. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of some site preferences. Useful guides for major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6. Contributions via Email

If you choose to contribute a word, correction, or audio clip by emailing us, your email address and any personal information you include in that message will be:

• Used only to correspond with you about your contribution.
• Never sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
• Never added to any mailing list or used to send you unsolicited messages.
• Retained only as long as necessary to process your contribution, after which correspondence may be archived securely or deleted.

We publish contributed words and definitions with gratitude, but we will never publish your personal contact details.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites — such as cultural organisations, academic resources, or our social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, and LinkedIn. Once you leave Karbidictionary.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.

8. Children's Privacy

Karbidictionary.com is designed to be a safe, educational resource suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). Because we require no registration and collect no personal data through the site itself, children can use the dictionary safely. If you believe a child has inadvertently submitted personal information to us via email, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Data Security

Because we collect virtually no personal data, there is no database of your private information on our servers to be compromised. The few technical safeguards we have in place include:

• HTTPS Encryption: All traffic between your browser and our site is encrypted using TLS/SSL, ensuring that your connection is secure and cannot be intercepted.
• Cloudflare Security: Cloudflare provides an additional layer of protection against common web attacks.
• Email Security: Contributor emails are handled with care and stored securely. We do not use the email addresses of contributors for any purpose beyond their stated contribution.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

We will never make changes that reduce your privacy protections without giving clear notice.

Our Origins: A Digital Pioneer

Launched in 2011, Karbidictionary.com was born out of a passion for the Karbi language and a vision for the digital age. At that time, Karbi was largely confined to print and oral traditions. We are proud to have become the first-ever Karbi online dictionary, breaking new ground to ensure our language had a home on the internet.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between tradition and technology by providing a free, accessible, and reliable resource for:

• Native Speakers looking to refine their vocabulary.
• Students and Researchers studying the linguistic roots of Karbi.
• The Next Generation who are growing up in a digital-first world.

Why We Are Different

Since our inception over a decade ago, we have remained committed to two core principles:

• Preservation: We document the richness of the Karbi language to ensure it is never lost.
• Privacy: Unlike many modern platforms, we believe your learning journey is your own. As a "privacy-first" platform, we do not track our users or collect personal data.

A Decade of Growth

From a simple database in 2011 to a comprehensive linguistic resource today, we continue to evolve. Karbidictionary.com isn't just a website; it is a living archive of our heritage, built to serve the community for decades to come.

Community contributions are welcome.

What You Can Contribute

• New Karbi words with English meaning
• Corrections to existing entries
• Descriptions and examples for better learning
• Images, audio, and video for dictionary entries

How to Send It

Please send your contribution through the contact page so we can review and add it carefully.