Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Our Privacy Commitment
At Chroma Creator, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our color palette generator tool. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Chroma Creator is designed with privacy by design principles. We DO NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- Your color palettes or design data
- Personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers)
- User accounts or login credentials
- Images you upload for color extraction
- Your browsing history or behavior across other websites
- Location data or device identifiers
How Our Tool Works
Chroma Creator operates entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. When you:
- Generate color palettes: All processing happens locally in your browser
- Upload images: Images are processed locally and never sent to our servers
- Export palettes: Files are generated and downloaded directly from your browser
- Share palettes: Only color hex codes are included in shareable URLs
Limited Data We May Collect
To improve our service and understand how it's used, we may collect minimal, anonymous data through:
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your explicit consent, we may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics such as:
- Page views and session duration
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
- Browser type and device information
- How users interact with features (anonymized)
You can opt out: You can decline analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner or disable them at any time in your browser settings.
Technical Logs
Our hosting provider may collect standard server logs including:
- IP addresses (automatically deleted after 30 days)
- Request timestamps and response codes
- Browser user agent strings
These logs are used solely for security, performance monitoring, and technical troubleshooting.
Advertising
Chroma Creator may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and other technologies to serve relevant ads based on your interests.
Google AdSense
- Google may collect and use data to personalize ads
- You can control ad personalization through your Google account settings
- Visit Google's Privacy Policy for more information
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through the Google Ads Settings
Local Storage
Chroma Creator uses your browser's local storage to enhance your experience:
- Palette History: Recent palettes are stored locally for quick access
- Settings: Your preferences (like dark mode) are remembered
- Cookie Consent: Your privacy choices are stored to avoid repeated prompts
This data never leaves your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.
Data Security
Since we don't collect personal data, the risk of data breaches affecting your privacy is minimal. However, we implement several security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- No database storing personal information
Third-Party Services
We may use limited third-party services to operate our website:
Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard server logs. View Vercel's Privacy Policy.
CDN Services
We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve static assets faster. These services may log requests for performance optimization.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your privacy:
- Access: Since we don't store personal data, there's nothing to access
- Deletion: You can clear local storage in your browser at any time
- Opt-out: Decline analytics cookies or disable them in browser settings
- Questions: Contact us about any privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
Chroma Creator is suitable for all ages and does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns about your child's use of our service, please contact us.
International Users
Chroma Creator is accessible worldwide. Since we don't collect personal data, international data transfer regulations like GDPR are minimally applicable. However, we respect the privacy rights of users in all jurisdictions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: Contact page
Privacy Summary
In simple terms:
- We don't collect your personal data or color palettes
- Everything works in your browser - nothing is sent to our servers
- Optional analytics cookies help us improve the tool (with your consent)
- You can use the tool completely privately
- Advertisements may be personalized by Google (you can opt out)