Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 24, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to PictriKit. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our screenshot stitching tool.

PictriKit is designed with privacy in mind. All image processing happens locally in your browser, and we do not upload, store, or transmit your images to our servers.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use PictriKit. However, if you contact us through our contact form, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Message content

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Language preference
  • Theme preference (light/dark mode)

3. Images and Files

Important: All images you upload to PictriKit are processed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. We do not upload, store, transmit, or have access to your images. Your images never leave your device unless you explicitly choose to download or share the final result.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain the PictriKit tool functionality
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences (language, theme) for a better experience
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve our services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Language preference storage
  • Theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Session management

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information such as:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Traffic sources

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

  • Local Processing: All image processing occurs in your browser, ensuring your images remain private
  • HTTPS Encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data in transit
  • No Data Storage: We do not store your images or processed files on our servers
  • Limited Data Collection: We only collect the minimum necessary information for analytics

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDNs to deliver static assets (fonts, icons, libraries) faster. These services may collect technical information such as IP addresses.

Google AdSense (if applicable)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

PictriKit 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 your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using PictriKit, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Providing a notice on our website homepage (for significant changes)

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

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Additional Information for EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

Additional Information for California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: PictriKit does not sell your personal information.