Privacy Policy & Cookies

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use Makepicstiny (the "Service"). We strive to keep data collection minimal and transparent.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how the Service is used (e.g., pages viewed, basic device information, approximate location). Google Analytics may set cookies in your browser to help measure interactions. Data is processed according to Google's policies.

• We do not use Analytics to collect personally identifiable information (PII).
• IP addresses may be collected and stored in truncated form where supported.
• You can opt out by using a browser plugin such as Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Advertising

We may use Google Ads to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and identifiers to serve personalized or non‑personalized ads. Where required, we will request your consent for personalized ads and you can change your choice at any time.

• Ad cookies help limit ad frequency and improve ad relevance and reporting.
• You can manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.
• Learn more in Google’s policies: Advertising and Privacy.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use strictly necessary cookies for basic functionality and may use analytics and advertising cookies as described above.

• Necessary cookies: required for site operation and preferences.
• Analytics cookies: help us measure usage and improve the Service.
• Advertising cookies: support ads delivery and measurement.

Your Choices

• Browser controls: you can block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
• Consent: where required, we provide a consent prompt for analytics/ads cookies.
• Opt-out: use Google’s tools to opt out of analytics and ad personalization.

Data Retention

Analytics and ads data are retained by their respective providers according to their retention schedules. We retain minimal data necessary to operate the Service.

International & GDPR

If you are in the EEA/UK, we rely on your consent for analytics/ads cookies where required. You may withdraw consent at any time via available controls. You also have rights to access, correction, and deletion of personal data as applicable by law.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest revision date appears at the top.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Please open an issue in the repository or contact us through the project’s support channels.