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1. Introduction

Welcome to ASCIICraft. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (email address, name, username)
• Subscribe to our premium service (payment information, billing address)
• Contact our customer support (email communications, support tickets)
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access or use our services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• Log data (IP address, access dates and times, pages viewed)
• Usage information (features used, conversion preferences, export formats)
• Cookie data (as explained in Section 6)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you choose to log in using a third-party authentication service (such as Google), we may receive information from that service, such as your profile information, in accordance with their privacy policies and your permission settings.

3. Client-Side Processing

ASCIICraft is designed with privacy in mind. Our application processes images and GIFs entirely within your browser:

3.1 No Server Upload

When you upload an image or GIF to ASCIICraft:

• Files remain on your device and are processed directly in your browser
• Your images and GIFs are never transmitted to or stored on our servers
• All conversion processing happens locally on your device

3.2 Local Storage

We may use your browser's local storage or IndexedDB to save your preferences and settings. This data is stored exclusively on your device and is not accessible to us.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process your payments and subscriptions
• Personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Communicate with you about updates, features, or support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who help us provide and improve our services, such as:

• Payment processors (for premium subscriptions)
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools

These third parties are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you and your device. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

6.2 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically delete or reject cookies, but doing so may affect certain features or services on our website.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our client-side processing approach adds an additional layer of security by keeping your images and media files on your device.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

8.1 Access and Update

You can access and update certain information through your account settings. You may also contact us directly to request access to other personal information we hold about you.

8.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

8.3 Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. We will delete or anonymize your information unless we need to retain certain information for legitimate business or legal purposes.

8.4 Objection and Restriction

You may have the right to object to or request restriction of processing of your personal information.

8.5 Opt-Out of Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your account information in countries other than your own. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws that may differ from those in the United States, please be aware that we may transfer information to a country that does not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States or any other country in which we or our service providers maintain facilities.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

1. Introduction

Welcome to ASCIICraft ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at https://asciicraft.com and any services, features, content, or applications offered by ASCIICraft (collectively, the "Service"), you ("you," "your," or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Please read these Terms carefully. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

ASCIICraft is an online tool that allows users to convert images and animated GIFs into ASCII art. The Service includes:

• Conversion of static images to ASCII art
• Conversion of animated GIFs to ASCII animations
• Real-time preview of ASCII conversions
• Customization options for ASCII output
• Export functionality in various formats
• Free and premium features

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access premium features, you may need to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

4.1 Free and Premium Services

ASCIICraft offers both free and premium services. Free services may have limitations on usage, features, or include watermarks on exported content.

4.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscriptions provide additional features including:

• No GIF conversion limits
• Export without watermarks
• Access to special character sets
• Advanced export formats (AVIF, WebP)

4.3 Payment Terms

Payment for premium services is processed through our third-party payment processors. By subscribing to premium services, you agree to pay all fees associated with your subscription plan.

4.4 Subscription Renewal

Premium subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

4.5 Refunds

Refunds are provided at our discretion. Please contact our support team at contact@asciicraft.com if you believe you are entitled to a refund.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Prohibited Conduct

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Reverse engineer or decompile any aspect of the Service
• Use the Service to develop a competing product
• Sell, resell, or commercially exploit our Service without authorization
• Harvest or collect personally identifiable information from the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation

5.2 Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations when using the Service.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its content, features, and functionality, is owned by ASCIICraft and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

6.2 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload to our Service. By uploading content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with providing the Service to you.

6.3 ASCII Art Output

You own the ASCII art created using our Service. However, we encourage you to credit ASCIICraft when sharing or publishing ASCII art created using our Service.

7. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, available at Privacy Policy, explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ASCIICraft, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of any other person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations

11. Modifications to the Service and Terms

11.1 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service or any features or portions thereof without prior notice. You agree that we will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

11.2 Terms Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in the United States, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ASCIICraft regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

13.2 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

13.4 Assignment

These Terms, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you but may be assigned by ASCIICraft without restriction.

14. Contact Us