Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CaptionPro ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect your name, email address, and Google profile information.
• User ID: A unique identifier assigned to your account.
• Profile Picture: Your Google profile picture (if available).

2.2 Uploaded Content

• Images: Images you upload for caption generation are temporarily processed and are not permanently stored on our servers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including caption types selected and generation history.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information.

2.4 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information:

• Google OAuth: For authentication purposes.
• AI Service Providers: For AI-powered caption generation (images are sent to third-party AI services for processing).
• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior (if applicable).
• Google AdSense: To display advertisements (if applicable).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Process your images and generate captions.
• To Manage Your Account: Authenticate your identity and manage your user account.
• To Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.
• To Communicate With You: Send service-related notifications, updates, and support messages.
• To Ensure Security: Monitor for suspicious activity and prevent fraud or abuse.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• To Display Advertisements: Show relevant ads through Google AdSense (if applicable).

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Image Storage

4.2 Account Data

We retain your account information and usage data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. You may request account deletion at any time.

4.3 Log Data

Log data is retained for a limited period (typically 90 days) for security and analytical purposes.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Google OAuth: For authentication.
• AI Service Providers: Your images are sent to third-party AI model providers for caption generation.
• Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers that host our Service.
• Analytics Providers: To help us understand how users interact with our Service.

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:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights or property
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• To protect the personal safety of users or the public

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS.
• Secure Authentication: We use Google OAuth, a secure authentication method.
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our security practices.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a commonly used format.

7.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

7.4 Restriction and Objection

You have the right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

7.5 Withdraw Consent

If we process your personal information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

7.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Service.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (e.g., authentication).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (if Google AdSense is enabled).

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. For more information about managing cookies:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to use our Service, please note that we transfer your data to the United States and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party.

14. Google AdSense and Advertising

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

14.1 Personalized Advertising

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

14.2 Third-Party Advertisers

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their advertisements. These technologies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and personalize advertising content.

We do not have access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

17. Your Consent

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

19. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact our data protection contact:

Email: captionpro.contact@gmail.com

20. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy or applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.