Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

1. Overview

RemoveWatermark.org ("we", "our", "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect (and don't collect) and how we handle it.

2. Images and Files

We do NOT store your images. When you upload an image for processing:

• The image is processed entirely in server memory
• The processed result is sent back to your browser
• The original and processed images are immediately discarded from memory
• No images are saved to disk, logged, cached, or backed up
• We have no ability to access or recover your images after processing

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following non-personal information:

• Usage analytics: Page views, feature usage, and general traffic patterns (via privacy-respecting analytics)
• Technical data: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution for improving the Service
• Error logs: Anonymous error reports to help us fix bugs (these never contain image data)

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your uploaded images or any derivative of them
• Personal identification information (name, email, address) - we require no signup
• Payment information (the Service is free)
• Location data beyond what is visible in standard web server logs (country-level)

5. Cookies

We may use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Analytics cookies: To understand how the Service is used (can be opted out of)
• Advertising cookies: Third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) may place cookies to serve relevant ads. These are governed by the third party's privacy policy.

6. Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ad Settings (for Google AdSense)
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

7. Data Security

Since we don't store your images or personal data, the risk of a data breach affecting your content is eliminated by design. Our infrastructure uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

• We process minimal data and do not store personal information
• Our legal basis for any analytics data is legitimate interest
• You have the right to opt out of analytics and advertising cookies
• Since we don't store personal data, there is nothing to request deletion of

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

• We do not sell personal information
• We do not collect personal information beyond basic analytics
• You have the right to opt out of any data collection by disabling cookies

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact us at contact@removewatermark.org.