This Privacy Policy explains how Favico - Free Online Tools for Favicon, Image & SVG ("Favico", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit or use our website and tools (the "Service").
1. Scope
This Policy applies to information processed through the Service, including our public website pages, web application features (such as favicon generation, image tools, and SVG conversion), and communications with us (e.g., support emails).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
- Contact details and messages: if you email us, we receive the information you choose to share (such as your name, email address, and the content of your message).
2.2 Files and content you process with the Service
Many Favico tools are designed to process images and files locally in your browser. When processing happens locally, your files are not uploaded to our servers as part of that processing.
However, some features may involve network requests. For example, if you provide a website URL for favicon checking or previewing, the Service may request resources from that website (directly from your browser and/or through our infrastructure) in order to retrieve, analyze, or display results.
2.3 Usage and device data
When you access the Service, our servers (and/or our infrastructure providers) may automatically record certain information, which can include:
- Log data such as IP address, user agent, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and timestamps
- Diagnostic data such as coarse performance metrics and error reports to help maintain reliability
2.4 Cookies and local storage
We may use cookies and/or browser local storage to make the Service work properly and to remember your preferences (for example, language or UI settings). You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not function as intended.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): If we display ads on the Service using Google AdSense or other ad networks, third-party vendors (including Google) may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this Service and/or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Service and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
2.5 Sensitive information
We do not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as government IDs, financial account numbers, health information, or biometric identifiers) through the Service. Please do not send sensitive information to us via email or other channels.
3. How We Use Information
We use information we collect to:
- Provide and operate the Service, including delivering features you request and responding to inquiries
- Maintain safety and integrity, including preventing abuse, fraud, and security incidents
- Troubleshoot and improve performance, user experience, and feature quality
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Your Choices
- Browser controls: you can usually configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or clear site data (including local storage). If you do so, the Service may not remember your preferences.
- Communications: you can choose what information to include in communications with us. If you no longer want to communicate with us, you may stop contacting us at any time.
5. Legal Bases (EEA/UK and similar jurisdictions)
Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we process personal data based on one or more of the following:
- Consent: for example, when you choose to contact us
- Legitimate interests: such as operating, securing, and improving the Service
- Legal obligation: where processing is required to comply with law
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
- Service providers: we may use third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, monitoring) to help operate the Service. They may process information on our behalf subject to contractual restrictions.
- Legal and safety: we may disclose information if required by law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or to investigate abuse.
- Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Support communications may be retained as needed to address your request and maintain our records. Server logs are typically retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, object to processing, or request portability. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Us section. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
9.1 California notice
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable law, including rights to know, delete, and correct certain personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by those laws.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") setting. There is no uniform industry standard for DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.
11. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
12. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or another age as required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date above and post the revised Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Service after the update means you acknowledge the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected].