1. Introduction

Welcome to Toon Writter. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

Toon Writter is a client-side web application that operates entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit your conversion data to any servers. All data processing happens locally on your device.

• Data Processing: All conversions happen locally in your browser - your data never leaves your device
• No Account Required: Core conversion features work without registration. Accounts are optional and provide additional features like cloud storage and share links
• No Data Storage: We don't store your input or output data unless you explicitly save it to cloud storage (requires account)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide our services:

• Session Storage: Used only to remember if you've visited before (for showing example data) and to store your theme preferences locally in your browser
• Local Storage: Used to store your theme preferences, authentication tokens (if you create an account), and user settings
• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:
• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Geographic location (country/region level only)
• Device and browser information
• All data is aggregated and anonymized
• Google Tag Manager: Used to manage and deploy marketing tags and tracking scripts

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC ("Google") for displaying advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads that are relevant to you and your interests.

How Google AdSense Works:

• Google uses cookies to track your visits to our website and other websites
• This information is used to show you personalized advertisements
• Google may also use web beacons and similar technologies to collect information
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites

Your Choices:

• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
• You can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• You can also opt out by visiting Your Online Choices (for EU users)

Please note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads. You will continue to see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

5. Third-Party Services

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

• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and collect data as described in Google's Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: For website analytics. Data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
• Google Tag Manager: For managing marketing tags. See Google's Privacy Policy
• CDN Services: We load external libraries (YAML, XML, TOML parsers) from CDNs (Cloudflare, jsDelivr, cdnjs) for functionality
• Cloudflare: Our hosting and CDN provider may collect certain technical information (IP addresses, request headers) as part of their service
• Resend: For sending email notifications (verification emails, password resets) when you create an account

6. 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.

7. Data Collection When Using Account Features

If you choose to create an account, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address, password (hashed), and username
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, including share links you create
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected automatically)

This information is used to provide account features, authenticate users, and improve our Service. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption
• Data is stored securely using Cloudflare D1 database
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: You can update your account information at any time
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising as described in Section 4
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

For conversion data processed in your browser (without an account), no personal data is collected. Your conversion data never leaves your browser unless you choose to create share links (which require an account).

10. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted on Cloudflare's infrastructure, which may involve transferring your data to servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection 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 data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the main application page.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email if you have an account.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
You can also reach us through the contact page on our website.

16. Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.