Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our support channels, we collect your email address and any information you choose to share with us
• Feedback and Communications: Any feedback, suggestions, or communications you send to us
• Subscription Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your Photos: We never receive, store, or process your images on our servers
• Editing Activity: We don't track what images you edit or how you use our tools
• Personal Metadata: We don't access EXIF data or other metadata from your photos
• Biometric Data: We don't collect or analyze faces or other biometric information

1.3 Technical Information

• Website Analytics: Basic usage statistics through privacy-focused analytics (no personal identification)
• Error Logs: Technical error information to improve our service (no personal data)
• Browser Information: General browser type and version for compatibility purposes

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Service Improvement

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website performance and user experience
• Fix technical issues and bugs
• Develop new features based on user feedback

2.2 Communication

We may use your email address to:

• Respond to your questions or support requests
• Send important service updates or security notifications
• Provide newsletter content (only if you explicitly subscribe)

3. How Your Photos Are Processed

3.1 Technical Implementation

• Local Processing: All image manipulation occurs on your device's processor and graphics card
• Memory Usage: Images are loaded into your browser's RAM temporarily during editing
• No Server Communication: The editing functionality works completely offline
• Data Cleanup: Image data is automatically cleared from memory when you close the browser or navigate away

3.2 File Access

When you upload an image to our editor:

• The file is read directly by your browser using the File API
• No network requests are made containing your image data
• The original file remains unchanged on your device
• You maintain full control over saving or discarding the edited result

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may:

• Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you
• Use the DoubleClick cookie to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

4.2 Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These services:

• Do not track individual users
• Do not use cookies for tracking
• Provide only aggregated, anonymous data
• Comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations

4.3 Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use CDN services to deliver our website content faster and more reliably. CDN providers may log basic access information such as IP addresses and request times for security and performance monitoring purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, but only under the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Minimal Data Collection: We collect only what is necessary for service operation
• Regular Security Reviews: Our security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
• Access Controls: Limited access to any collected data on a need-to-know basis

6.2 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
• Support Communications: Retained for up to 2 years for quality assurance
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot identify individuals

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

7.2 Cookie Controls

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

7.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@bravepinkhero.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted and operated from servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

We ensure that any international transfers of personal data comply with applicable data protection laws, including implementing appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will provide notice through our website or email
• Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

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

• Email: privacy@bravepinkhero.com
• General Inquiries: hello@bravepinkhero.com
• Website: https://bravepinkhero.com/contact.html

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries promptly.