Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images and Files

We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your images. When you upload an image to Grid Maker Pro, it is processed entirely within your browser using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never reach our servers.

1.2 Server Logs

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain information when you visit Grid Maker Pro, including:

• IP address (for security and uptime monitoring)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of visit
• Pages visited and duration
• Referring website (if applicable)

These logs do NOT contain any information about the images you process or what grids you create.

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

Grid Maker Pro uses minimal browser storage:

• Theme Preference: If you toggle dark mode, this preference is saved locally in your browser (localStorage)
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking purposes
• No Third-Party Cookies: We don't allow third parties to set cookies on our site

1.4 Contact Information

If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Message content
• Any attachments you voluntarily include

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is never shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Operation

• To provide and maintain Grid Maker Pro
• To monitor uptime and system performance
• To identify and fix technical issues

2.2 Security

• To prevent abuse and protect against malicious activity
• To detect and prevent DDoS attacks
• To maintain the security and integrity of our service

2.3 Communication

• To respond to your support requests
• To send important service updates (only if you contact us)

3. Image Processing & Storage

3.1 How Image Processing Works

When you use Grid Maker Pro:

1. You select an image file from your device
2. Your browser reads the file using the FileReader API (locally)
3. JavaScript renders the image and grid overlay using HTML5 Canvas
4. You preview the result in your browser
5. When you download, the image is saved directly from your browser to your device

At no point does your image travel across the internet to our servers. This is verifiable by opening your browser's Developer Tools (F12) and checking the Network tab - you'll see zero image upload requests.

3.2 No Server-Side Storage

Grid Maker Pro does not have:

• Image databases
• File storage systems for user uploads
• Temporary caches of your images
• Backup copies of your files

3.3 Offline Functionality

Once Grid Maker Pro loads in your browser, it can function without an internet connection. This proves that no data is being sent to external servers during image processing.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited data we do collect:

4.1 Technical Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections to Grid Maker Pro use SSL/TLS encryption
• Content Security Policy (CSP): Prevents unauthorized script execution
• Secure Headers: HTTP security headers protect against common attacks
• Regular Updates: We keep our software and dependencies up to date

4.2 Access Controls

Access to our server logs and infrastructure is strictly limited to authorized personnel for maintenance and security purposes only.

4.3 Data Retention

• Server Logs: Retained for 30 days for security monitoring, then automatically deleted
• Contact Emails: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
• Images: Never stored (N/A)

5. Cookies & Tracking

5.1 What We Use

Grid Maker Pro uses localStorage (not cookies) to save your preferences:

• Theme preference (light/dark mode) - stored locally in your browser
• No tracking identifiers
• No advertising cookies

5.2 Third-Party Tracking

We do NOT use:

• Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms
• Facebook Pixel or social media tracking
• Advertising networks
• Third-party marketing tools
• Session replay tools

5.3 Do Not Track

Because we don't track users, the "Do Not Track" browser setting is respected by default. There's nothing to disable.

6. Third-Party Services

Grid Maker Pro uses minimal third-party services:

6.1 Hosting Provider

Our website is hosted on secure servers. The hosting provider has access to standard server logs but does NOT have access to any images you process (because they never reach the server).

6.2 No Analytics Services

We do not integrate Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, or any other analytics platform.

6.3 No Social Media Integration

We don't embed social media widgets that could track you across sites.

6.4 Email Service

If you contact us via email, your message is handled through our email provider. We use reputable providers that comply with privacy regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of any personal information we have about you (typically just email correspondence if you've contacted us).

7.2 Correction

You can request corrections to any inaccurate information we hold about you.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information. Note: Since we don't store images, there's nothing to delete related to your artwork.

7.4 Object to Processing

You can object to how we process your data, though we process very little data to begin with.

7.5 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.6 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8. Children's Privacy

Grid Maker Pro is safe for users of all ages. Because we don't collect personal information or store images, there's minimal privacy risk for children.

8.1 COPPA Compliance

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't require account creation or email addresses to use the service, children can use Grid Maker Pro safely without providing any personal information.

8.2 Parental Notice

Parents and educators can safely allow children to use Grid Maker Pro for art education purposes. Images are processed locally and never uploaded to our servers.

9. International Users

Grid Maker Pro is accessible worldwide. Because all image processing happens locally in your browser, there are no international data transfers of your images.

9.1 Data Processing Location

Images: Processed on your device (wherever you are)
Server logs: Stored in [your server location, e.g., "United States"]

9.2 EU-US Data Transfers

Since we don't transfer images across borders and collect minimal other data, international data transfer concerns are minimal. Any server logs are handled in compliance with applicable regulations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Material changes will be clearly indicated
• We'll never retroactively make our privacy practices less protective

Your continued use of Grid Maker Pro after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

For general questions or technical support, visit our Contact Page.