Legal – Privacy, Cookies and Website Terms
Last updated: 10 November 2026
This notice applies to Old English Translator at oldenglishtranslator.co.uk and the associated test website at oldenglishtranslatorbeta.co.uk. The translator is a free resource for exploring Old English (Anglo-Saxon) and Modern English words.
The website is developed and maintained by Phil Barthram of Blue Engine Web Development, Bratton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
1. Privacy notice
Translation searches and privacy
When you enter a word or phrase into Old English Translator, it is sent to our server for translation.
The translator keeps records of words that have been searched, together with information such as the date of a search. These records help with the operation of the translator, its dictionaries and features such as the recently translated words displayed on the homepage.
The translator does not record a visitor's IP address, name or account identifier alongside a translation search. It does not create individual translation histories or associate searches with an identified visitor. Some recently searched words may be displayed publicly, but not who searched for them.
Because the search text itself is recorded and may be displayed, please do not enter personal, private, confidential or sensitive information into the translator.
Website access information
Separately from the translator's word-history records, the web server or hosting provider may maintain technical access and security logs. These can include an IP address, browser details, the pages requested and the date and time of access. Such logs can be used to operate, maintain and protect the service and diagnose faults.
Email correspondence
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the information you choose to send. We use this to respond to your enquiry and handle any necessary follow-up.
Reasons for processing information
Where personal information is processed, we normally rely on legitimate interests in providing, maintaining and securing the free website and replying to enquiries, balanced against visitors' rights. Information may also be processed where a legal obligation applies.
Storage, sharing and retention
Translation logs and cached search results are retained for the operation, performance and maintenance of the translator. Their retention depends on the relevant log, cache or maintenance process; there is no single fixed retention period for every type of translation record.
Technical server logs and correspondence are retained for as long as reasonably needed for their operational or correspondence purposes and applicable legal requirements. Hosting and email service providers may process information in providing those services. We do not sell visitors' personal information.
If you have questions about personal information, please contact phil@blueengine.co.uk. You also have rights under UK data protection law and may raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
3. Website terms of use
Translation accuracy
Old English Translator is provided free of charge for educational, research and general-interest use. Although considerable work has gone into its dictionaries and translation algorithms, translation results cannot be guaranteed to be accurate or complete.
Old English has spelling variations, changing grammatical forms, regional differences and historical developments. The software may fail to recognise valid words, return incorrect definitions or produce translations unsuitable for a particular context.
The developer is a software developer with an interest in Old English, not a professional linguist or Old English scholar. Treat translations as an aid to understanding, rather than an authoritative linguistic reference; check important interpretations against recognised dictionaries and scholarly resources.
Permitted use and copyright
Visitors are welcome to use the public translation service for lawful personal study, education, research and other reasonable uses, and may link to the website or refer to individual translation results.
The website's original code, design, writing and artwork may be protected by copyright. Dictionary material and reference sources may also carry third-party rights or licences. Copying or redistributing substantial portions of the software, website or compiled dictionary may require permission or compliance with applicable licences and law.
Do not use the website in a way that interferes with its operation or places an unreasonable burden on the service, including excessive automated requests.
Availability and liability
We aim to keep the website available and useful but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or error-free results. Features and dictionary data may be corrected, updated or withdrawn without notice.
To the extent permitted by law, we cannot accept responsibility for losses arising from inaccurate or incomplete translations, reliance on results or temporary unavailability. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or affects applicable statutory rights.
Applicable law
These website terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory legal protections that apply.
4. Contact and updates
Phil Barthram
Blue Engine Web Development
Bratton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Email: phil@blueengine.co.uk
We may update this notice as the website, its operation or applicable requirements change. The date at the top of this page identifies its latest revision.