Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (via Social Login).
• User Content: We store the configurations and preferences for the icons you generate or bundles you save.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We use tools like Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous data about how you interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks, heatmaps, and session recordings).
• Advertising Data: We work with third-party ad providers such as Google AdSense which may use cookies and similar technologies to show personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your browser, device type, and operating system.
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session, store your preferences, and for advertising purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences on our Cookie Preferences settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services, including hosting via Vercel and backend services via Firebase.
• Personalize your experience (e.g., saving your favorite colors).
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and tools.
• Serve relevant advertisements to support the free version of our tools.
• Communicate with you about updates or support.

3. Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our business:

• Authentication & Backend: We use Firebase (by Google) for secure authentication and database services.
• Hosting: Our application is hosted on Vercel, which may collect anonymous usage statistics.
• Analytics:
  • Google Analytics: To understand user behavior and traffic.
  • Microsoft Clarity: We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement. See also Clarity Privacy Disclosure.
• Advertising: We use Google AdSense and other ad partners to display advertisements. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

4. Photo Frame Privacy & Client-Side Processing

We prioritize your privacy when using our tools, specifically the Photo Frame feature.

• Client-Side Processing: All image processing for the Photo Frame feature happens entirely on your device (in your browser). We do not upload your photos to any server.
• No Storage: Since processing is local, we do not store or have access to the photos you use in the Photo Frame tool.
• Transparency: Detailed information about data handling is provided in this policy.
• Future Changes: In the future, if we introduce a feature to save your projects to the cloud, we will update this policy. Any such feature would involve uploading data to secure, encrypted storage, and would only occur with your explicit action and consent. As of now, no such upload occurs.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

• Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as required by law.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated personal data. You can do this directly through your "My Profile" page.
  Note: If you have an active paid subscription, you must first cancel your subscription and wait for the current billing period to end before you can permanently delete your account. This ensures you receive the full service you paid for and allows for proper billing settlement.

6. Your Rights

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

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (see Section 5).
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hdpick.com or use the options available in your account settings.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page to exercise this right.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Our cookies fall into the following categories:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (authentication, security, preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense). Note: Paid subscribers (Pro and Lifetime) may disable advertising cookies without affecting their download capabilities.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Manage Cookies.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Age Requirement

• HD Pick is not intended for children under the age of 16.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16 years of age.
• If you are under 16, please do not create an account or provide any personal information.
• If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
• If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at hello@hdpick.com.