Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 8, 2024
Effective Date: August 8, 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images You Process

What we receive: When you upload an image for background removal, we temporarily receive the image data to process it through our AI algorithms.

What we do NOT do: We do not store, save, or retain your images on our servers. Images are processed in real-time and immediately discarded after processing is complete.

Processing duration: Your images exist in our system only for the brief time required for AI processing (typically 2-5 seconds), after which they are permanently deleted.

1.2 Technical Information

We collect minimal technical information necessary for service operation:

• • IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
• • Browser type and version (for compatibility)
• • Device type (for responsive design)
• • Timestamp of service usage (for performance monitoring)
• • Image format and approximate file size (for processing optimization)

This technical data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot link this information to specific individuals or images.

1.3 What We Do NOT Collect

Unlike many online services, we deliberately do not collect:

• • Personal identification information
• • Email addresses or contact information
• • Account credentials or user profiles
• • Location data beyond general geographic region
• • Social media information or third-party data
• • Detailed usage patterns or behavioral tracking
• • Image content analysis or metadata extraction

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Use: Service Delivery

Your uploaded images are used exclusively for providing background removal services. Our AI algorithms analyze the image to identify subjects and backgrounds, then generate a transparent PNG result.

No human review, analysis, or manual processing occurs. The entire process is automated and privacy-preserving.

2.2 Technical Information Uses

Technical data is used only for:

• • Ensuring service security and preventing abuse
• • Optimizing performance and processing speed
• • Maintaining service availability and reliability
• • Understanding general usage patterns for improvements
• • Complying with legal requirements when necessary

3. Data Storage and Retention

3.1 Image Data

Storage duration: Zero. Images are not stored on our servers at any point.

Processing method: Images are processed in memory and immediately discarded upon completion.

Backup policy: No backups of user images are created or maintained.

3.2 Technical Data

Aggregated technical data is retained for up to 90 days for security and performance analysis, then automatically deleted. This data cannot be used to identify individual users or reconstruct processed images.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 No Commercial Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes. Your images and information are never used for advertising, marketing, or revenue generation.

4.2 Service Providers

We use trusted cloud infrastructure providers for service delivery. These providers:

• • Process data only as necessary for service operation
• • Are bound by strict data protection agreements
• • Cannot access or retain your image content
• • Comply with international privacy standards

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information only when required by law, such as responding to valid legal process or protecting against security threats. Given our minimal data collection, such disclosures would be extremely limited in scope.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• • Access: Request information about data we process (minimal in our case)
• • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data (not applicable to our service)
• • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (automatic in our system)
• • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• • Object: Object to processing for legitimate interests
• • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• • Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• • Delete personal information we have collected
• • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

6. Security Measures

6.1 Technical Safeguards

We implement comprehensive security measures:

• • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
• • Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections
• • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• • Access controls limiting system access to essential personnel
• • Automated monitoring for security threats and anomalies

6.2 Privacy by Design

Our service architecture is designed with privacy as a core principle. The inability to store or access your images isn't just a policy choice—it's built into our technical infrastructure, making data breaches involving your content impossible.

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Essential Cookies Only

We use only essential cookies required for service functionality:

• • Session management for upload progress
• • Security tokens for abuse prevention
• • Basic preferences for user experience

7.2 No Tracking or Analytics

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or detailed analytics that could compromise your privacy. Our approach prioritizes your privacy over detailed usage insights.

For complete details about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie & Local Storage Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

Our service operates using cloud infrastructure that may process data across different geographic regions. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are secured through:

• • Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
• • Adequacy decisions where applicable
• • Additional safeguards for sensitive data processing
• • Compliance with regional privacy regulations

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's internet usage and help enforce this policy by instructing children never to provide personal information through our service.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website with reasonable advance notice.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.

We are committed to addressing privacy concerns promptly and transparently. Your trust is essential to our mission of providing free, accessible, and privacy-respecting AI background removal services.