Last updated: 1 October 2026
Privacy at ExplainItSimply
We respect your privacy and believe privacy information should be understandable, not buried in dense legal wording that says little in a lot of words. This policy explains, in plain language, what information we may collect when you read or use ExplainItSimply, why we collect it, and the choices available to you.
Follow the informationWhat happens when you use a website feature?
The short answer: the information needed for your chosen action travels from your browser to the website or a supporting service. Reading an article, signing in and sending a message do not require exactly the same information, so the purpose should always be considered alongside what was collected.
For example, a contact message includes what you type because we need to understand and answer it. A sign-in request needs account information to recognise the correct member. A normal page request carries technical details that allow a server to return the page and protect the service. Information should not be treated as permission to use it for an unrelated purpose.
Before sending a screenshot or message, check the background for names, account numbers, notifications or documents that are not needed. Describe the behaviour instead of sending passwords, one-time codes or identity documents.
Three different situationsReading, registering and contacting us create different data journeys
When you read: technical request information, cookies or analytics may help deliver, secure and measure the page according to the settings and choices available to you.
When you register: account details connect member features, such as saved explanations, notes and progress, to the correct learning space. You are responsible for keeping your login details private.
When you contact us: your address and message may be used to investigate and answer that enquiry. Include the page title and exact issue, but leave out unrelated private information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on a device. Some are set by ExplainItSimply itself to keep the website secure, remember preferences and keep members signed in. Others are set by third parties, such as Google, to measure and deliver advertising (see the Google AdSense section below).
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not work as expected when cookies are disabled. You can also review or change your advertising and consent choices at any time using the Privacy settings link in the footer of every page.
Google AdSense, Cookies and Third-Party Advertising
ExplainItSimply uses Google AdSense, and may work with other third-party advertising partners, to support the free educational content on this website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers or similar technologies to serve ads based on a visitor's previous visits to this website and to other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to visitors based on their visit to this website and/or other sites on the internet. Advertising partners may receive technical information such as an IP address, browser or device details, approximate location, pages visited and interactions with advertisements. ExplainItSimply does not directly control the cookies or data-processing practices used by those third parties.
Where the law requires consent for advertising cookies, for example for visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, a Google-certified consent message asks for your choice before personalised advertising is used. You can change that choice later through the Privacy settings link in the footer.
How to opt out of personalised advertising
- Visit Google's Ads Settings to turn off ad personalisation.
- Use the industry opt-out tools at aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating vendors.
- Change your browser's cookie settings, or use the Privacy settings link in the footer of this website.
Learn more about how Google uses information
Advertising does not influence the educational explanations, opinions or recommendations published on ExplainItSimply. Advertising is kept separate from the website's editorial learning content.
Analytics and Performance
We may use analytics tools to understand aggregated patterns such as popular pages, device types and general traffic sources. Analytics helps us improve navigation, readability and performance. These tools may process technical identifiers and usage information according to their own privacy policies.
External Links and Third-Party Services
The website may link to external websites or use third-party services. We do not control their privacy practices, content or security. Visitors should review the privacy policies of external services before providing personal information.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, and visitors should avoid sending highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to resolve disputes, maintain records, protect the service or meet legal requirements. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information.
Children's Privacy
ExplainItSimply provides general educational information but is not designed to collect personal information from children without appropriate involvement from a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so that we can review and remove it where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction or deletion of certain personal information, or to object to or restrict certain uses. You may also control cookies through your browser and unsubscribe from optional communications.
International Visitors
The website may be accessed from different countries. Information may be processed in locations where service providers operate. Privacy rights and legal requirements may differ by location.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when services, laws or practices change. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after an update means the current policy applies.
A closer lookA public comment is a publication choice
A display name and comment may be visible to other visitors. An optional email field is different from putting an email address inside the comment itself.
Work through the distinction
Before posting, remove phone numbers, account references and personal details about other people. Use the contact route for a privacy request. This explanation supplements the policy rather than changing the site's stated data practices.
Where should you put an account number for private help?
Choose an answer to see feedback. You can try again.
Show the answer and explanation
In an appropriate private support exchange. Before posting, remove phone numbers, account references and personal details about other people. Use the contact route for a privacy request. This explanation supplements the policy rather than changing the site's stated data practices.