Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Photos and Images

When you upload photos to our service, all image processing happens locally in your browser. Your photos are never transmitted to our servers or stored on our systems. The images remain on your device throughout the entire editing process.

1.2 Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Screen resolution
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• IP address (for security and analytics purposes)
• Referral URLs
• Pages visited and time spent on our site

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (color preferences, interface options)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service (via Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our photo editing service
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 Google Services

Our website uses the following Google services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements to support our free service

Google may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of Google's advertising personalization by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.2 Third-Party Advertising

We may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity across different websites.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure hosting infrastructure with industry-standard protections
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Data portability (where technically feasible)
• Withdraw consent at any time

5.2 Cookie Management

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for future cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from servers located in various countries. By using our service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for 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 so we can delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice on our homepage for significant changes
• Sending email notifications for major changes (if we have your email)

9. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing necessary for service provision
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

10. Contact Information

11. Data Retention

We retain different types of information for varying periods:

• Photos: Not stored on our servers (processed locally only)
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Technical Logs: Retained for up to 12 months
• Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices and to help you make informed decisions about using our service. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible duotone photo editing experience.