Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to String Art Generator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you use our website at https://www.stringartgenerator.app (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Images: When you upload images to generate string art, these images are processed locally in your browser using Web Workers. We do not upload, store, or have access to your images on our servers.

Contact Information: If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• LocalStorage Data: We store your preferences (theme, settings) and saved projects locally in your browser's LocalStorage. This data never leaves your device.
• Analytics Data: We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics including:
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral source (how you found our site)
• Advertising Data: If you consent to advertising cookies, Google AdSense may collect data to serve personalized ads. See Section 5 for details.

2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do not require or collect account information (no login)
• We do not upload or store your images on our servers (all processing is client-side)
• We do not collect payment information (service is free)
• We do not collect sensitive personal information (health, race, religion, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain the string art generation functionality
• User Experience: To save your preferences and settings locally for a better experience
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service and improve it
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (with your consent via cookies)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., LocalStorage for saving projects)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense) - requires consent

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

GDPR Rights (EU Users):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to data processing, including marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Users):

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

Note: Since we process most data locally in your browser, you have direct control. You can delete LocalStorage data via browser settings, and opt-out of advertising cookies through Google's Ads Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@stringartgenerator.app.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• Client-Side Processing: Your images never leave your browser - processed locally using Web Workers
• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to/from our servers is encrypted via SSL/TLS
• No Sensitive Data Storage: We don't store passwords, payment info, or sensitive personal data
• Secure Hosting: Infrastructure hosted on Vercel's secure platform

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 at support@stringartgenerator.app, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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