Privacy Policy

Overview

Passport Photo Maker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at passportphotomaker.pics. Your photos are processed entirely in your web browser and are never uploaded to our servers.

Photo Processing

When you use our photo resizing tool:

• Photos stay on your device: All image processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your photos are never sent to our servers.
• No cloud storage: We do not store your photos anywhere. Once you close the browser tab, your image data is gone.
• No accounts required: You don't need to create an account or provide any personal information to use the tool.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate our website:

• Log data: When you visit our website, our servers may automatically collect standard log information including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our site is used (page views, popular countries, etc.). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• No personal information: We do not require you to provide names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information to use our service.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads and track ad performance.

Managing cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.

• Third-party cookies: Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
• Personalized advertising: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
• Opt-out options: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt out of personalized advertising
• The right to withdraw consent where applicable

Since we don't collect personal data through our photo tool, your photos never leave your device, giving you complete control over your image data.

Children's Privacy

Our website 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 so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.