Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Wplace Tools.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

🔒 Privacy-First Approach

Wplace Tools is designed with privacy in mind. All image processing happens locally in your browser. We never upload, store, or access your images or personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Feedback and support messages
  • Survey responses (if you choose to participate)

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website
  • Device information

Important: Your Images

We do NOT collect, store, or process your images. All image processing happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images never leave your device.

How We Use Your Information

Service Improvement

We use anonymous usage statistics to understand how our tools are used and improve the user experience.

Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we'll send you updates about new features and pixel art tips.

Support

We use your contact information to respond to your questions and provide technical support.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand website traffic and usage patterns to improve our services.

Data Protection & Security

Local Processing

All image processing happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images are never transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.

Encryption

We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission between your browser and our servers.

Minimal Data Collection

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our services and improve user experience.

Regular Security Updates

We regularly update our systems and dependencies to maintain the highest security standards.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences while using our tools.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how our website is used. These cookies are anonymized and don't contain personal information.

No Tracking Cookies

We don't use tracking cookies or third-party advertising networks that track your browsing across websites.

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our tools.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our tools and improve user experience:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. This service may collect anonymized data about your visit. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security. This service may collect basic connection information for security purposes.

Email Services

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use email services to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Your Rights

Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.

Correction

You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.

Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal data. Since we process images locally, there's no image data to delete.

Opt-out

You can opt out of our newsletter and analytics tracking at any time.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 and we will delete such information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new privacy policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending you an email notification (if you're subscribed to our newsletter)

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email

privacy@wplacetools.com

Mailing Address

Wplace Tools
Privacy Department
123 Privacy Street
Digital City, DC 12345

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.