Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to hidemymetadata.com (the "Site"). We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information, particularly highlighting that our core metadata removal service operates entirely on your device (client-side). We do not collect, store, or transmit your files or the data contained within them.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Our Site is designed with your privacy as its utmost priority:

• Client-Side Processing for Metadata Removal: All processing of your image files to remove metadata happens directly within your web browser on your own computer or device.
• No File Uploads to Our Servers: Your image files are NOT uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers for the purpose of metadata removal.
• No Data Storage of Your Files: We do not store, copy, or retain any part of your original image files or the processed (metadata-removed) image files.
• No Access to Your File Content: We do not have access to the content of your images or the metadata within them at any point during the metadata removal process.
• No Server-Side Log Data for Tracking: We do not collect or store server-side logs of your specific interactions with the metadata removal tool in a way that could identify you or your activities. Any basic server logs maintained for operational integrity are not used for tracking individual user behavior with the tool.
• No Cookies for Tracking or Analytics: This Site does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies for the purpose of tracking your browsing behavior across sites or for detailed analytics of your personal usage patterns. Any cookies used would be strictly functional for basic site operation, if any at all, and not for tracking.

Therefore, we do not collect any personal information, metadata, or image data from the files you process using our tool, nor do we track your specific interactions with the tool through logs or cookies in a personally identifiable way.

3. Information Potentially Collected (General Site Operations & Third Parties)

While our core tool and direct site operations are designed to avoid data collection, it's important to understand the broader context of web browsing:

• Basic Operational Data (Non-Identifiable): Standard web server logs may exist for general operational purposes (e.g., maintaining server health, basic traffic volume counts, security against attacks). This data is typically aggregated and not used to identify individual users or track their specific content interactions.
• Voluntary Contact: If you were to contact us via an email address (should one be provided in the future), we would naturally have the information you provide in that communication. This is not current practice.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains informational articles that may include links to third-party websites, products, or services, including affiliate links. If you click on these links and navigate to a third-party website, you will be subject to that website's privacy policy and terms of service.

Please be aware that these third-party sites operate independently and may collect data, use cookies, and implement their own tracking technologies. We do not control the data practices of these external sites. Once you leave our Site, any data you provide or that is collected by the third party is governed by their privacy policy, and they may retain data according to their own practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

5. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of our Site itself. However, as your image files are processed client-side and are not transmitted to or stored by us, the security of those files during and after processing on your device is your responsibility and subject to the security of your own computer and browser environment.

For any limited operational data potentially logged by web servers (as mentioned in Section 3), we take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or server is ever completely secure or error-free.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold as required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.