Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ResizeMe ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our image processing service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile picture (if provided via OAuth)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Image processing history (file names, sizes, tools used)
• Download counts and usage statistics
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Razorpay. We do not store your complete credit card information. We only retain transaction IDs and payment status for record-keeping purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our image processing services
• Managing your account and subscription
• Processing payments and preventing fraud
• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Improving our services and developing new features
• Analyzing usage patterns and optimizing performance
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Image Processing and Storage

4.1 Client-Side Processing

Most image processing happens directly in your browser. Your images are not uploaded to our servers unless you use specific features that require server-side processing.

4.2 Server-Side Processing

When server-side processing is required, your images are:

• Processed immediately and deleted from our servers
• Never stored permanently without your explicit consent
• Transmitted using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)

4.3 Image History (Pro/Business Plans)

For Pro and Business subscribers, we store metadata about processed images (file names, sizes, processing dates) but not the actual image content, unless you explicitly save images to cloud storage.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Razorpay for payments, hosting providers) who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
• Secure database with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at handleresizeme@gmail.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

9. Advertising

This site displays ads provided by Google AdSense to support the free tier of our service.

9.1 Google AdSense & Cookies

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

9.2 Data Usage

When you visit our website, certain data is collected to facilitate ad serving:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address.
• Browsing Activity: Pages visited and interactions with ads.

This data helps measure the effectiveness of advertising and protects against fraud and invalid traffic.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

15. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• 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
• Rights related to automated decision-making

Our lawful basis for processing your data includes consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.