Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PhotoTextify ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website at www.phototextify.com (the "Service").

Important: PhotoTextify is designed with privacy in mind. All image processing (background removal, filters, text effects) happens entirely in your web browser using WebAssembly and AI models loaded locally. Your images are NEVER uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Images: When you upload images to use PhotoTextify, these images are processed entirely in your browser. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your images to any server. Your images remain on your device at all times.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks, and interactions (via Google Analytics)
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution
• IP Address: Anonymized IP address (last octet removed) for analytics purposes
• Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser (see Section 4)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your uploaded images or edited content
• Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
• Payment information (our Service is 100% free)
• Account credentials (no login required)
• Location data beyond country-level

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Improvement: Understand how users interact with features to improve functionality
• Analytics: Track usage patterns, popular features, and technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Identify and fix bugs, improve loading times
• Security: Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or malicious activity
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Use your images for training AI models
• Share your information for advertising purposes
• Track you across other websites

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies to remember your preferences and analyze site usage.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns

4.3 Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Browser and device information
• Anonymized IP addresses (IP anonymization is enabled)

For more information about Google Analytics' privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our Service. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when closing the browser

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard security measures:

• Browser-Based Processing: All image processing happens in your browser, not on our servers
• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our site is encrypted
• No Data Storage: We don't store your images, so there's no risk of data breaches involving your content
• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect anonymous analytics data
• IP Anonymization: Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses before storage

Note: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use our Service at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

Images: Your images are never stored on our servers. They exist only in your browser's temporary memory while you're using the tool and are automatically deleted when you close the browser tab.

Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains aggregated, anonymized usage data for up to 26 months for statistical analysis.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@phototextify.com

Note: Since we don't collect or store your images or personal information, most data requests will result in minimal or no data being provided.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service may be accessed from anywhere in the world. Analytics data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

Google Analytics complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for data transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Adobe Firefly promotional links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of material changes (if applicable)
• Post the updated policy on this page

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: