Privacy Policy

At Ambigram Generator ("we", "us", or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ambigram-generator.net.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Text Input: Words or phrases you enter into our ambigram generators
• Contact Information: Email address if you contact us for support (future feature)
• Account Information: Username, email, and password if you create an account (premium feature, coming soon)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, ambigrams generated
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• IP Address: Your IP address for security and analytics purposes
• Cookies and Local Storage: To track usage limits and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide the Service: Generate ambigrams based on your text input
• Enforce Usage Limits: Track daily generation counts using local storage
• Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance algorithms and features
• Communicate: Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our website using Google Analytics
• Marketing: Send promotional emails (only with your consent, for future features)

3. Local Storage and Cookies

3.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to track your daily usage limit (5 generations per day for free users). This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. Clearing your browser data will reset this count.

3.2 Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand user behavior
• Preference Cookies: Remember your font selections and settings (future feature)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.2 Vercel (Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect technical data for performance and security purposes. Vercel's privacy policy is available at https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

4.3 Payment Processors (Coming Soon)

When we launch premium features, we will use secure third-party payment processors (like Stripe). We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

5. Data Retention

• Text Input: Not stored on our servers. Generated ambigrams are processed in real-time and not saved unless you download them.
• Usage Data: Anonymized usage statistics are retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.
• Local Storage: Usage limit data is stored on your device only and resets daily.
• Account Data (future): Retained as long as your account is active, then deleted within 30 days of account closure.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to user data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications (when available)
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Users

Our website is accessible globally. If you access our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers are located. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Additional Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

12.1 For EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

12.2 For California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Delete personal information held by businesses
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights