Our Core Privacy Pledge: Zero Image Uploads
At Image Tools (accessible via imgplaceholdr.info), user privacy is not an afterthought or a marketing slogan. It is the fundamental engineering foundation upon which our entire service is built.
Unlike conventional online image editing platforms that upload your photos, graphics, and documents to third-party cloud servers, Image Tools executes all operations directly within your web browser. Utilizing the HTML5 Canvas API, the JavaScript File API, and WebAssembly, your computer or mobile device performs every mathematical calculation locally. Your image data is never uploaded, transferred, analyzed, or stored on our servers.
This Privacy Policy outlines the minimal technical data we collect when you visit our website, how we handle analytics, and our strict adherence to international privacy standards including GDPR and CCPA.
Privacy & Security Architecture Summary
Review how Image Tools handles data across all aspects of our service:
| Data Category | Collected by Image Tools? | Where Is It Processed? | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Images & Photos | No (Never Collected) | 100% Local Device RAM | Discarded immediately on tab close |
| EXIF Metadata & GPS Tags | No (Never Collected) | 100% Local Device RAM | Discarded or stripped locally |
| Original Filenames | No (Never Collected) | 100% Local Device RAM | Not recorded |
| Account Information | No (No Accounts Required) | None | No user accounts exist |
| Anonymized Page Analytics | Yes (Aggregate Page Views) | Secure Analytics Servers | Aggregated metrics only |
| Advertising Cookies | Yes (Third-Party Providers) | Google AdSense Network | Subject to third-party cookie policies |
What Data We Collect and Why
1. Web Server Access Logs
Like virtually all web hosts, our hosting servers automatically log standard network traffic information when you access our web pages. This technical data includes:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type, language preference, and operating system.
- Referring URL and requested page paths.
- Date, time, and duration of the web request.
This data is utilized solely for server health monitoring, malicious DDoS mitigation, and aggregate traffic diagnostics. It is never associated with personal identities or any image processing activities.
2. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising
Image Tools uses Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to display advertisements on our website. These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our sites and other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info.
Compliance with International Privacy Regulations
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
For visitors residing within the European Economic Area (EEA), we act as a data controller only with respect to basic server logs and cookie preferences. Because we do not collect, process, or store personal image files, we do not maintain personal data files regarding your media assets. You have the right to request access to any personal telemetry we hold, object to processing, or request data deletion by contacting our legal team.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know what categories of personal information a business collects, request the deletion of personal information, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Image Tools does not sell personal user information to any third party.
Browser Sandboxing and Client-Side Storage Hygiene
Because our utilities run inside modern web browsers, they operate within strict browser sandboxes enforced by Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Our scripts do not have access to your local filesystem beyond the specific files you explicitly select or drop into the browser window.
When an image is processed, temporary memory objects (such as Blob URLs and Canvas contexts) are allocated in volatile RAM. As soon as you navigate away from the page, close your browser tab, or clear the workspace, these memory references are instantly garbage-collected by your browser engine. We do not store persistent copies in IndexedDB, LocalStorage, or service worker caches without your direct instruction.
Protection of Children's Online Privacy (COPPA)
Image Tools complies fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from children under the age of 13. Because our website operates without user accounts, profiles, or server-side media storage, children can utilize our image utilities for school projects and creative assignments safely without disclosing any personal data.
Third-Party Links and External Services
Our website may contain informational links to third-party websites, open-source repositories, or reference documentation. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of these external sites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect technical enhancements, architectural updates, or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our client-side architecture, please contact us at:
Email: legal@imgplaceholdr.info
Image Tools Privacy Office
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