Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Overlay Text ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our website and services at overlaytext.com (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

No User Accounts Required: Overlay Text does not require users to create accounts, sign up, or provide any personal identification information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. You can use our Service completely anonymously.

2.2 Image Data

Client-Side Processing: All image processing occurs entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript and AI models (TensorFlow.js). Your uploaded images:

• Are never uploaded to our servers
• Never leave your device during processing
• Are stored only temporarily in your browser's memory
• Are automatically cleared when you close your browser or navigate away
• Cannot be accessed by us or any third parties

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior through analytics and advertising services:

• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click interactions, feature usage patterns
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), general location (city/country level), referral source
• Performance Data: Page load times, error logs, processing speeds

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Improvement: Understand how users interact with our Service to improve features and user experience
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns, popular features, and user behavior to optimize our Service
• Technical Optimization: Monitor performance, identify and fix bugs, improve loading times
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Advertising: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance

4. Third-Party Services

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

4.1 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our Service through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity collects:

• How you use and navigate our Service
• Information about your device and browser
• Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior

Microsoft Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses data, please visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests
• Measure ad impressions and interactions
• Prevent fraud and abuse

You can control ad personalization through Google Ads Settings or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver fonts, AI models, and other static assets. These services may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Request timing and response data

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about usage patterns.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service (Microsoft Clarity)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect Service functionality)
• Clear cookies when closing the browser

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
• Client-Side Processing: Your images never leave your device, eliminating server-side data breach risks
• No Data Storage: We do not store your images or personal data on our servers
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed

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

7. Data Retention

Since we do not collect or store your images or personal information on our servers:

• Your uploaded images are automatically cleared when you close your browser or navigate away
• Analytics data is retained by third-party services (Microsoft Clarity, Google) according to their retention policies
• We retain aggregated, anonymized usage statistics indefinitely for analysis and service improvement

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

8.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we process
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of data collected about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@overlaytext.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@overlaytext.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our third-party service providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings and opt-out mechanisms provided by third-party services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: