Privacy Policy - Mosaicify Studio

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mosaicify Studio ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how our service operates and what information may be collected when you use our website.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection. Please read this policy carefully.

2. How Mosaicify Studio Works

Mosaicify Studio is a browser-based photo mosaic generator. The key principle of our service is privacy: mosaic generation is designed to occur entirely within your web browser on your local device.

Images that you select for mosaic creation are processed locally on your device and are NOT uploaded to our servers. Your image data never leaves your device.

3. Images and User Content

We do not claim ownership of any images, photographs, or other content that you use with Mosaicify Studio. All images remain under your complete control.

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights, permissions, and licenses to use any content processed through the Service. We recommend:

Using only images you have created or have permission to use
Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
Using content licensed under Creative Commons or similar permissive licenses
Obtaining explicit permission from copyright holders when required

4. Information We May Collect

While the mosaic generation process operates entirely locally within your browser, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you access our website:

IP Address: Your internet protocol address
Browser Information: Browser type, version, and user agent
Device Information: Operating system, device type, and settings
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and referral sources
Performance Data: Loading times, errors, and performance metrics

This information may be collected by our hosting providers, content delivery networks (CDNs), analytics services, and infrastructure partners to operate, secure, and improve the Service.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Mosaicify Studio and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, session storage, or similar technologies for:

Website functionality and performance
Security and fraud prevention
Analytics and usage tracking
Improving user experience
Advertising and marketing purposes

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Google AdSense and Personalized Advertising

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

6. Third-Party Services

Mosaicify Studio uses various third-party services and providers to operate and improve the Service:

Hosting & CDN: Cloud infrastructure for website delivery
Font Services: Web font delivery (e.g., Google Fonts, Typekit)
Analytics: Google Analytics and similar services to understand usage
Advertising: Google AdSense and similar advertising networks
Security: DDoS protection, SSL certificates, security monitoring
Image Services: Unsplash API for optional image sourcing

These third-party providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies independently.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect the security of the Service and the information collected. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

You use Mosaicify Studio at your own risk and are responsible for protecting your own devices, passwords, and data. We are not responsible for unauthorized access to your device or data.

8. Children's Privacy

Mosaicify Studio is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Service, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For Users in the EU (GDPR):

Right to access: Request what data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to object: Opt-out of certain data processing

For Users in California (CCPA):

Right to know: Request what data is collected
Right to delete: Request deletion of collected data
Right to opt-out: Opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
Right to non-discrimination: No penalty for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with your request.

10. International Users

By using Mosaicify Studio, you acknowledge that information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries that may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of Mosaicify Studio after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mosaicifystudio.com