Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
• Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to updates

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our website and tools
• Technical Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Performance Data: Loading times and error reports

Information We DO NOT Collect

• Photos or Images: All photo processing happens locally in your browser
• Personal Files: We never access or store your uploaded images
• Sensitive Data: We don't collect financial, health, or other sensitive information

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our website and tools
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Third-Party Service Providers

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
• Email Services: For newsletter delivery and communication
• Hosting Services: For website infrastructure

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Here's what you need to know:

How Google AdSense Works

• Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings

Third-Party Advertising Partners

• Our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information
• This information is used to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of interest to you
• You can opt out of behavioral advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
• Regular Updates: Keep our systems updated with security patches
• Local Processing: Photo editing happens in your browser, never on our servers

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bravepinkhero.org

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

EU Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements and provide additional protections for your personal data.

10. 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
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.