Privacy Policy

PixelTools is a free, browser-based image utility platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data. The most important thing to understand about PixelTools is this: your images are never uploaded to any server. All image processing happens entirely within your browser using the Canvas API and FileReader API. We have no technical ability to access, view, or store your image files.

We collect minimal data necessary to operate the website: • Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, tool usage frequency, and general geographic region (country level). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users. • Contact Form Data: If you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry. • Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain basic website functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies without your consent. We do NOT collect: your image files, image content, file names, or any data derived from your images.

This section is the most important for understanding how PixelTools protects your privacy. All image processing on PixelTools is performed client-side, meaning it happens entirely within your web browser on your own device. When you upload an image to any of our tools: • The image is read by your browser's FileReader API • Processing is performed by your browser's Canvas API • The output is generated as a Blob URL in your browser's memory • The image data is never transmitted to our servers • The image data is never stored on our servers • We have no access to your image content at any time This architecture means that even if we wanted to access your images, we technically cannot. Your files stay on your device from start to finish.

PixelTools may use the following third-party services: • Google Analytics (or similar): For anonymous usage statistics. These services may set cookies and collect anonymized data about your visit. You can opt out via your browser settings or privacy extensions. • Google AdSense: We may display advertisements provided by Google. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ad Settings page. • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Static assets (fonts, icons) may be served via CDN providers. These providers may log IP addresses for security and performance purposes. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

We use the following types of cookies: • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site. These are anonymous and aggregated. • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. You can opt out via Google's Ad Settings. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data. • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data. • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data. • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format. Since we collect minimal data and do not process your images, most of these rights are satisfied by our architecture. For contact form data, you may request deletion by emailing us at hello@pixel-tools.com.

PixelTools is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of PixelTools after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Email: hello@pixel-tools.com Website: https://pixel-tools.com Contact Form: pixel-tools.com/contact We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

PixelTools uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC that uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing history. • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to PixelTools or other websites. • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to PixelTools and/or other sites on the Internet. • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com). • Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info. • We do not share your personal data with advertisers. All ad personalization is handled by Google's systems without our involvement. • We do not control the specific ads shown by Google AdSense. If you see an inappropriate ad, you can report it directly to Google.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following additional rights and information apply to you under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP): • Lawful Basis: We process your personal data based on legitimate interests (website operation, analytics) and, where required, your explicit consent (advertising cookies, personalized ads). • Data Controller: PixelTools is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. • Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. • Consent for Advertising: We obtain explicit consent before enabling personalized advertising cookies for users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland. This is managed through our cookie consent banner. • Data Transfers: We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA, UK, or Switzerland. Analytics data is processed anonymously and stored within Google's EU data centers. • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or place of an alleged infringement. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@pixel-tools.com.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights regarding your personal information: • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it. • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. We do share limited information with Google for advertising purposes. California residents can opt out of this sharing by clicking "Decline" on our cookie consent banner or by visiting the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our cookie banner. • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information. • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA. To exercise your California privacy rights, email us at hello@pixel-tools.com or use our contact form.

When you first visit PixelTools, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. This banner allows you to: • Accept All: Enables essential cookies, analytics cookies, and advertising cookies (including personalized ads via Google AdSense). • Decline: Disables all non-essential cookies, including analytics and advertising cookies. Essential cookies required for website functionality remain active. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for pixel-tools.com and refreshing the page. This will cause the consent banner to reappear. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser: • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and prevent certain features from working correctly.