Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2026

Welcome to Pixelbeads (https://pixelbeads.org). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images You Upload

When you use our pixel bead pattern converter, your images are processed entirely within your web browser. This means your photos never leave your device and are not uploaded to our servers. We do not collect, store, view, or have access to any images you use with our tool.

1.2 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous, aggregated data including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Basic interaction data such as clicks and scrolls

This information helps us improve our website and user experience. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information through our implementation.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, payment information, social media profiles, or any other personally identifiable information. Our website does not require registration or account creation.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies solely for analytics purposes. The cookies we use include:

  • _ga: A Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users. This cookie expires after 2 years.
  • _gid: A Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users within a session. This cookie expires after 24 hours.
  • _gat: A Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. This cookie expires after 1 minute.

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any third-party marketing cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how some features of our website function.

3. How We Use Information

The limited analytics data we collect is used exclusively to:

  • Understand website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Make informed decisions about future features and content

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent any user information to third parties. The only third-party service we use is Google Analytics, which processes anonymous usage data according to Google's Privacy Policy. Our website assets (images, fonts) are hosted on Alibaba Cloud OSS, but no personal data is transmitted to this service.

5. Data Security

Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure all connections. Since your images are processed locally in your browser and we do not store personal data on our servers, there is minimal risk of data breach affecting your personal information.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

For All Users

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell or share personal information)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Do Not Track

Our website honors Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we limit tracking to essential analytics only.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed to be safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not require registration and do not collect personal data, children can safely use our pixel bead pattern maker with appropriate parental supervision.

8. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard data retention policies (typically 14 months for user-level data). We do not store any personal data on our own servers. Images you process are never uploaded and exist only temporarily in your browser's memory during your session.

9. International Users

Pixelbeads is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that the limited analytics data collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

10. 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. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://pixelbeads.org

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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