PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to PixelForge ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at pixelforge.app (or the domain where this site is hosted).

By using PixelForge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. DATA WE COLLECT

Automatically collected data: When you visit our site, we may collect standard web data such as your browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies.

Local storage: We use your browser's localStorage to save your palette preferences and language settings. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.

We do NOT collect: names, email addresses, payment information, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us.

3. COOKIES & ADVERTISING

PixelForge uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit: Google Privacy & Terms.

4. HOW WE USE DATA

  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To analyze site traffic and improve our services (via Google Analytics)
  • To remember your language preference and saved palettes (local storage only)
  • To ensure the proper functioning of the website

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

6. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact page.

7. DATA RETENTION

We do not store personal data on our servers. Data saved in your browser's localStorage (palettes, language preference) remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

PixelForge does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "last modified" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.