Privacy Policy
PixelFX Piper
Effective Date: 2025-05-22
Introduction
PixelFX Piper ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website https://pixelfx-piper.com (the "Service"), which provides online pixel art effects and animation generation tools. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
PixelFX Piper does not collect, store, or require any personal information from users. Our Service operates entirely within your web browser without requiring user registration, account creation, or the submission of personal details such as names, email addresses, or contact information.
Usage Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics about how visitors interact with our Service. Google Analytics may collect the following types of information:
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Service, Google Analytics automatically collects certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location based on IP address.
Device Information: Google Analytics may collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including device type, screen resolution, and other technical specifications that help us understand how our Service performs across different devices.
Interaction Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, such as which tools you use, how long you spend using different features, and general usage patterns. This information is aggregated and anonymized.
Local Storage
Our Service may use your browser's local storage capabilities to temporarily store pixel art projects and settings while you work. This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this local storage at any time through your browser settings.
How We Use Information
The anonymous usage data collected through Google Analytics serves the following purposes:
Service Improvement: We analyze usage patterns to understand how visitors use our Service, which features are most popular, and where users may encounter difficulties. This information helps us improve the user experience and develop new features.
Technical Optimization: Usage data helps us identify technical issues, optimize loading times, and ensure our Service works effectively across different browsers and devices.
General Analytics: We use aggregated, anonymous data to understand our audience demographics and usage trends, which helps us make informed decisions about Service development and resource allocation.
We do not use this information to identify individual users, create user profiles, or engage in any form of targeted advertising or marketing communications.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, with the following exception:
Google Analytics: As described above, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and their Terms of Service. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy practices, including for their own analytics and advertising purposes.
Data Security
Since we do not collect or store personal information on our servers, the primary security considerations relate to the local storage of your pixel art projects on your device and the protection of anonymous analytics data.
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect the integrity and security of our Service. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your pixel art creations and any local data remain under your control on your device. We recommend regularly saving your work and being mindful of browser settings that may clear local storage.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Our Service uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze how users interact with our Service. The information generated about your use of the Service is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Additionally, you can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
For more information about Google's privacy practices, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Your Rights and Choices
Since we do not collect personal information, traditional data subject rights such as access, correction, or deletion do not apply to our Service. However, you have the following choices:
Browser Settings: You can control cookie settings, clear local storage, and manage other privacy settings through your browser preferences.
Google Analytics Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on mentioned above or through browser settings that block tracking.
Service Usage: You can choose to discontinue using our Service at any time without any impact on stored personal data, since we do not maintain user accounts or profiles.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy and post the revised policy on our Service.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Your continued use of the Service after we post changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: rustyswordstudio@outlook.com
Last updated: 2025-05-22