Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 23, 2026
At Merge Word Documents (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the website”), available at https://mergeworddocuments.com/, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is handled when you use our website and online Word document merger.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit or use our website, how that information may be used, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.
By using Merge Word Documents, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use the website.
Information You Provide
Merge Word Documents does not require you to create an account to use the Word document merger. We generally do not ask you to provide personal information simply to merge Word documents.
If you contact us, however, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use this information only for purposes such as responding to your inquiry, providing support, or addressing your request.
Please avoid sending confidential or sensitive personal information through contact forms or email unless it is necessary for your request.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, security services, analytics tools, advertising partners, or other third-party services we use.
Depending on the services enabled on the website, this information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- General location information derived from an IP address
- Referring website or page
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- General information about how you interact with the website
- Technical information needed to operate, secure, and improve the website
We use this information for purposes such as website operation, security, performance monitoring, analytics, troubleshooting, and improving our services.
Word Documents and Uploaded Files
Merge Word Documents provides a browser-based tool for combining DOC and DOCX files.
The Word merger is designed to process compatible files within your web browser. When files are processed locally by the current tool implementation, the documents are not uploaded to our servers for the merging process.
We do not intentionally collect or store the contents of Word documents processed locally by the tool.
However, users should understand that the website may still receive standard technical information associated with a web request, and third-party services used elsewhere on the website may process information according to their own policies.
We recommend that you do not upload documents containing highly sensitive information unless you are comfortable using the tool for that purpose.
How We Use Information
We do not use information for purposes that are materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing appropriate notice where required. Information that we collect or receive may be used to:
- Provide and operate Merge Word Documents
- Process and improve the website and its features
- Respond to questions and support requests
- Monitor website performance
- Detect, prevent, and investigate abuse, fraud, or security issues
- Maintain website security and reliability
- Understand general website usage and visitor trends
- Display and measure advertising where applicable
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Protect our rights, users, and website
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Merge Word Documents and third-party services used on the website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files that may be stored in your browser when you visit a website. They can be used for purposes such as remembering preferences, maintaining website functionality, measuring website usage, security, and delivering or measuring advertisements. Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function, while others may be used by third-party services. You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some website features.
Google Advertising and Third-Party Advertising
If Google AdSense or another third-party advertising service is enabled on Merge Word Documents, those services may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies to provide, personalize, measure, and improve advertising.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on a user’s previous visits to this website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies allows Google and its partners to serve ads based on users’ visits to this website and/or other websites.
Users can manage their Google advertising preferences through Google Ads Settings.
Users can also learn more about how Google uses information from websites and apps that use its services:
How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps
Google explains that publishers using Google advertising products must provide appropriate privacy disclosures concerning cookies and other technologies used for advertising.
If other third-party advertising networks are used on the website, those providers may also place or read cookies or use similar technologies. Their respective privacy policies and opt-out mechanisms may apply.
Personalized and Non-Personalized Advertising
Depending on our advertising configuration and your location, advertisements displayed on the website may be personalized or non-personalized.
Personalized advertising may use information about previous activity to make advertisements more relevant. Non-personalized advertising may rely on contextual information rather than a user’s previous activity.
Where applicable law requires consent for the use of cookies, local storage, or personal information for advertising purposes, appropriate consent mechanisms will be used.
Google notes that consent requirements can apply to cookies and advertising-related processing in regions such as the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website and to identify technical or usability issues. Analytics services may collect information such as pages visited, browser and device information, approximate location, referring pages, and interactions with the website. If Google Analytics or another analytics provider is used, information may be processed by that provider according to its own privacy policy and terms. We use analytics information primarily in aggregated or otherwise appropriate forms to understand website performance and improve the user experience.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers to help operate, secure, analyze, advertise on, or maintain the website. These providers may process certain information on our behalf or independently according to their own terms and privacy policies. Third-party services may include providers for:
- Website hosting
- Security and abuse prevention
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Content delivery
- Technical infrastructure
- Email or customer support
We do not control the privacy practices of independent third-party services. We encourage users to review the applicable privacy policies of those services.
How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information for money. Information may be shared with service providers and third parties when reasonably necessary to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Provide technical services
- Analyze website usage
- Deliver or measure advertising
- Protect the website from abuse and security threats
- Respond to legal requests
- Comply with applicable laws
- Protect our rights, property, users, or others
We may also disclose information if we reasonably believe that doing so is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, court order, government request, or other lawful process.
If Merge Word Documents or substantially all of its assets are transferred, acquired, or reorganized, information associated with the website may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy requirements.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining security, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and enforcing our agreements. Information collected by independent third-party services may be retained according to their respective privacy policies and retention practices. Files processed locally by the Word merger are not intentionally stored on our servers as part of the merging process.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information handled through the website against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For this reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
International Users
Merge Word Documents may be accessible to users around the world. Depending on where you access the website and where our service providers operate, information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. Where required by applicable law, we take appropriate measures concerning international transfers of personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information. These rights may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of certain information
- Exercise rights relating to cookies and personalized advertising
The availability of these rights depends on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing. To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. This is intended to protect your information from unauthorized access.
European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, additional privacy rights and consent requirements may apply to you under applicable data protection and privacy laws. Where consent is legally required for cookies or certain advertising and analytics activities, we will request consent through an appropriate consent mechanism. You may also have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements. Google also requires publishers using its advertising products to comply with applicable consent requirements, including the EU User Consent Policy where applicable.
California Privacy Rights
If applicable privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), apply to you, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include the right to know about personal information collected, request deletion or correction, and exercise certain rights regarding the sharing or use of personal information.
Merge Word Documents does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
If you wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the contact information provided on the website.
Children's Privacy
Merge Word Documents is a general-purpose website and is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under the age at which parental consent is required by applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action where required.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information or using its services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technologies, legal requirements, or privacy practices. When we make changes, we will update the “23-August-2026” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how information is handled.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your privacy rights, please contact us.