Introduction

Image Annotate is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password. This information is used to provide you with access to our service and to communicate with you about your account.

Project Data

We store the interactive maps you create, including images, region coordinates, and content you add to hotspots. This data is necessary to provide the core functionality of our service.

Analytics Data

When users view your published maps, we may collect:

• Page view counts
• Referrer information (where visitors came from)
• Browser and device information (user agent)
• Geographic location (country level only)

This data is collected to help you understand how your maps are being used and is only visible to you.

Our Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve your experience. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit and features you use
• How long you spend on different pages
• Your browser type and device information
• Your general geographic location
• How you found our website

This information is collected anonymously and is used solely to help us improve the product and user experience. We do not collect personally identifiable information through Google Analytics.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. Google Analytics will only be activated if you click "Accept". You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

For more information about how Google uses data, please see Google's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Analytics for Your Published Maps

If you choose to enable Google Tag Manager or Google Analytics 4 for your published maps, these services will collect additional data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy

Users viewing your published maps will be presented with a cookie consent banner if you have enabled these tracking services.

Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process subscription payments. When you subscribe to our service, Stripe collects and processes your payment information including:

• Credit card or other payment method details
• Billing address
• Transaction history

We do not store your complete payment card information on our servers. All payment data is securely handled by Stripe according to PCI DSS standards.

For more information about how Stripe handles your data, please see Stripe's Privacy Policy.

AI-Powered Features

We offer optional AI-powered features including style assistance and automatic image alt-text generation. When you use these features, we process your content using OpenAI's services:

• Text content you submit for style suggestions
• Images you upload for alt-text generation

This data is sent to OpenAI solely for processing your request and is not used to train AI models. We do not store your content longer than necessary to provide the service.

For more information about OpenAI's data handling practices, please see OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Hosting

We use Supabase for secure data storage and hosting. Your data is stored in encrypted databases with industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Regular automated backups
• Row-level security policies
• Secure authentication and access control

Your images and project files are stored in secure cloud storage with restricted access controls to ensure only you and authorized collaborators can access your content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process your transactions and subscription payments
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Provide analytics about your published maps
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Export your data in a portable format

Cookies

We use two types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences (such as dark mode). These cookies are necessary for the service to function and do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use Google Analytics cookies to understand how you use our website. These cookies help us improve the product by showing us which features are most useful and where users encounter difficulties. You can opt out at any time by declining the cookie banner or clearing your cookies.

Cookies on Published Maps

If you enable Google Tag Manager or Google Analytics 4 for your published maps, those maps will use additional cookies according to Google's policies. Viewers of your maps will be presented with a consent banner if you have enabled these tracking services.

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 information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This 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 "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact.imageannotate@gmail.com.