1. Introduction

At lofipixel.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Images you upload to our service
• Email address (if provided)
• Usage data and analytics
• Technical information including IP address, browser type, and device information

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To process images using Google API services
• To communicate with you and respond to inquiries
• To improve and optimize our services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time
• The necessity to perform our contractual obligations
• Our legitimate interests, where not overridden by your rights
• Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data with:

• Google Cloud services for image processing purposes
• Service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal authorities when required by law

For information on how Google processes your data, please see the Google API Services User Data Policy.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Secure server environments
• Access controls
• Regular security assessments

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@lofipixel.com.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where Google's servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.