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🔒 Privacy Policy

At Picture to Text, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free OCR service.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in minimal data collection. Here's what we collect:

• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics to improve our service performance
• Cookies: Essential cookies for service functionality (see Cookie Policy)
• Device Information: Basic device type and browser information for optimization

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our OCR services
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests

3. Client-Side Processing

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure data storage with access controls
• No third-party access to your personal data

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Cloudflare: CDN and security protection (Turnstile CAPTCHA)
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics

These providers have their own privacy policies, and we ensure they meet our privacy standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of non-essential tracking
• Export your data in a portable format

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

📋 Terms of Service

Welcome to Picture to Text. By accessing and using our free OCR service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Service Description

Picture to Text provides a free, web-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) service that allows users to:

• Extract text from images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF)
• Convert PDF documents to editable text
• Process screenshots and photos of documents
• Recognize text in 100+ languages

2. Free Service

3. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use our service to:

• Process illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to overwhelm our service
• Upload malicious files or viruses
• Attempt to reverse engineer our OCR technology
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Intellectual Property

• Our Service: The OCR technology, website design, and code are proprietary to Picture to Text
• Your Content: You retain full ownership of images you upload and text you extract
• Output: Extracted text is yours to use as you wish

5. Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for:

• Errors or inaccuracies in extracted text
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Data loss or corruption
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

6. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee:

• 24/7 uninterrupted service
• Specific processing speeds
• 100% accuracy on all document types
• Availability in all jurisdictions

7. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the right to process any images you upload
• Backing up important data
• Using the service in compliance with applicable laws
• Maintaining the security of your device and browser

8. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access for violations of these terms
• Modify or discontinue the service at any time
• Remove content that violates our policies

9. Governing Law

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

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service:

🍪 Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Picture to Text uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our service.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy → Clear Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• Session management may be affected
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some security features may be reduced

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services may set cookies:

• Cloudflare: For security and CDN services
• Google Analytics: For anonymous analytics (opt-out available)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page.

8. Contact

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