Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2025 Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Circle Crop Image ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website circlecropimage.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address, time zone
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring websites, search terms used
• Technical Information: Browser settings, screen resolution, language preferences

Information You Provide

• Images: Photos you upload for cropping (processed locally in your browser)
• Contact Information: Email address when you contact us for support
• Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide the Service: Enable image cropping functionality
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Technical Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our website

Image Processing

Important: All image processing happens locally in your browser. We do not upload, store, or have access to your images. Your photos never leave your device unless you explicitly download the processed result.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting)
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for:

• Analytics: To understand website usage (Google Analytics)
• Hosting: To serve our website content
• Security: To protect against malicious activities

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

• Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes for up to 2 years
• Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to provide support
• Images: Not stored on our servers (processed locally)

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request information about the data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@circlecropimage.net.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@circlecropimage.net
• Website: circlecropimage.net
• General Contact: hello@circlecropimage.net

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This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how Circle Crop Image handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.