Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Pro Image Edit, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free image processing service.

Important: Our service uses a hybrid approach - some operations (compression, resizing) are processed on our secure servers with temporary storage, while others (cropping, filters, blur) are processed entirely in your browser for maximum privacy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

You can use our tools anonymously:

• No Registration Required: Our service works without any account creation
• No Personal Data by Default: We only receive your name or email if you choose to share it, for example in the contact form or with a rating
• Anonymous Usage: All users access our service anonymously

2.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information to provide and improve our service:

• IP Address: Used for security and rate limiting, and to work out your approximate location. It is not stored with our usage statistics
• Approximate Location: Country. For visitors in India, also state and city
• Browser Information: Browser and operating system name only (for example, "Chrome / Android")
• Device Information: Device type (mobile or desktop)
• Usage Data: Pages visited and features used. Time spent on pages is measured only if you accept analytics cookies
• Referrer Information: Website that referred you to our service
• Session Data: Session cookies for maintaining your session

2.3 Image Data

Server-Side Processing (Compression & Resizing):

• Images are temporarily uploaded to our secure servers for processing
• Files are stored for 1 hour and automatically deleted
• Files are automatically deleted after the retention period
• We do not analyze or access the content of your images

Client-Side Processing (Cropping, Filters & Blur):

• Images are processed entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas
• No data is uploaded to our servers
• Maximum privacy and security for these operations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• To provide and maintain our image processing services
• To process your requests and deliver the functionality you expect
• To ensure the security and integrity of our service
• To generate unique, non-shareable download links for processed files

3.2 Service Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• To identify and fix technical issues
• To develop new features and functionality
• To optimize performance and user experience

3.3 Security and Compliance

• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• To protect our rights and the rights of our users
• To ensure proper access control for processed files

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how our service is being used.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Cookie Settings

Analytics cookies are set only if you click Accept in our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using Cookie Settings in the footer.

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

Browser Cookie Controls:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

5.1 Technical Safeguards

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Servers: Our servers are protected by firewalls and security monitoring
• Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted at rest
• Access Control: Unique, non-shareable download links for processed files
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches

5.2 Operational Safeguards

• Staff Training: Our team is trained on data protection best practices
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices
• Incident Response: We have procedures in place for security incidents
• Automatic Cleanup: Processed files are automatically deleted after retention period

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Anonymous Usage Statistics: Kept to understand long-term trends. They contain no IP address, only details such as the tool used, country (state and city for India), device type and browser name
• Security Logs: Logs that contain IP addresses (used to protect the service from abuse) are deleted automatically after 30 days
• Processed Images: Automatically deleted after 1 hour
• Client-Side Processing: No data retention - processed entirely in your browser

7. Information Sharing

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

7.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:

• Hosting Providers: To host our website and services
• Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns (anonymized data only)
• Security Services: To protect against threats and abuse

7.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Prevent fraud or abuse of our service

8. Your Rights

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

8.1 Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, most traditional data subject rights do not apply. However, you have the right to:

• Contact us with any questions about our data practices
• Request information about what data we collect
• Report any concerns about our service

If you have any questions, please contact us at proimageeditpie@gmail.com.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for 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 immediately.

12. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review our other policies:

14. Contact Us

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

15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable local and international privacy laws