Privacy Policy for Pixel Art Converter
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pixel Art Converter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Pixel Art Converter app.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Images and Photos
- User-Selected Images: When you use our app, you select images from your device's gallery to convert into pixel art. These images are processed locally on your device.
- Saved Images: Converted pixel art images are saved to your device's storage in the "Pictures/PixelArt" folder only when you choose to save them.
- Important: We do NOT upload, store, or transmit your images to any external servers. All image processing happens entirely on your device.
2.2 Device Storage Access
- We request permission to access your device's photo gallery to allow you to select images for conversion.
- We request permission to write to your device's storage to save converted pixel art images.
- These permissions are used solely for the app's core functionality.
2.3 Advertising Information
Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Google may collect certain information to provide personalized ads, including:
- Device identifiers (such as advertising ID)
- IP address
- General location information (country/city level)
- Device type and operating system
- App usage information
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: Google Privacy Policy
3. How We Use Your Information
- Image Processing: Your selected images are used solely to apply pixel art filters and effects locally on your device.
- Image Storage: Converted images are saved to your device only when you explicitly choose to save them.
- App Functionality: We display your recently created pixel art in the app for your convenience.
- Advertisements: Ad-related data is used by Google AdMob to display relevant advertisements.
4. Data Storage and Security
- All image processing occurs locally on your device. No images are sent to external servers.
- Converted images are stored in your device's local storage and are under your control.
- We do not collect, store, or have access to any of your images or personal information on our servers.
- The app does not create user accounts or require any personal information.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob may collect and use data as described in their privacy policy:
5.2 Ad Personalization
You can opt-out of personalized advertising by:
6. Permissions Required
Our app requires the following permissions:
- READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: To allow you to select images from your gallery
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To save converted pixel art images to your device
- INTERNET: To display advertisements
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check internet connectivity for ads
7. Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The app is designed to be safe for all ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. The only data sharing that occurs is:
- Information collected by Google AdMob for advertising purposes, as described in their privacy policy
- We do not have access to your images or any personal data
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Image Control: You have complete control over which images you select and save. You can delete saved images at any time from your device's storage.
- Permissions: You can revoke app permissions at any time through your device's settings, though this may limit app functionality.
- Ad Preferences: You can control ad personalization through your device settings or Google account settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and on our website
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. International Users
This app can be used worldwide. Please note that advertising services (Google AdMob) may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies, which may vary by region.
12. Data Retention
- Images are processed in real-time and are not retained by the app beyond the current session
- Saved images remain on your device until you manually delete them
- We do not retain any user data on our servers
13. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- All image processing is done locally on your device
- No images are transmitted over the internet
- The app uses standard Android security practices
- We use secure connections (HTTPS) for ad delivery
14. Contact Us
15. Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- Google Play Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
16. No User Accounts
Our app does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information such as name, email, or phone number. The app can be used completely anonymously.
17. Analytics
Currently, we do not use any analytics services beyond what is provided by Google AdMob for advertising purposes. If we add analytics in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
By using Pixel Art Converter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.