Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data and respect your privacy.

Privacy First

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data remains secure. All image processing is done locally in your browser whenever possible.

Information We Collect

Images and Documents

When you use our OCR tool, you may upload images or PDF documents for text extraction. These files are processed to extract text content and may be temporarily stored during processing.

Usage Information

We may collect information about how you use our service, including:

  • • Browser type and version
  • • Device information
  • • IP address
  • • Pages visited and time spent
  • • Features used

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to enhance your experience and remember your preferences. These may include:

  • • User preferences and settings
  • • Session information
  • • Analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • • Process your images and extract text
  • • Improve our OCR accuracy and performance
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service
  • • Ensure security and prevent abuse

Data Processing and Storage

Local Processing

Whenever possible, we process your images locally in your browser to ensure maximum privacy. Your images never leave your device during local processing.

Server Processing

For advanced OCR features or when local processing isn't available, images may be sent to our secure servers. In these cases:

  • • Images are processed immediately and deleted within 24 hours
  • • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
  • • No images are stored permanently without your explicit consent

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • • With your explicit consent
  • • To comply with legal obligations
  • • To protect our rights and safety
  • • With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • • Access your personal information
  • • Correct inaccurate information
  • • Request deletion of your data
  • • Object to processing of your data
  • • Data portability
  • • Withdraw consent at any time

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Access controls and authentication
  • • Secure data storage and processing

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside our primary operating region, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email

support@ocrtool.net

Last Updated: July 2025