Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how clipart.gift ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website clipart.gift ("Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password
• Subscription Information: Account tier and payment information (if applicable)
• User Interactions: Your favorites, votes, search queries, and download history

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, referring websites
• Browser Fingerprinting: A unique identifier ("thumbmark_id") created from your browser and device characteristics to recognize returning visitors even without an account

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that help us recognize you during a single browser session
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device between sessions to remember your preferences and actions
• Functionality Cookies: Cookies that enable features like remembering your preferences and choices
• Analytics Cookies: Cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our Website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website
• Process and fulfill your download requests
• Track and apply download limits based on your account tier
• Generate statistics about how our Website is accessed and used
• Remember your preferences and favorites
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Communicate with you about your account or the Website

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors and service providers who need access to your information to help us operate our Website (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of clipart.gift, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to store clipart images and certain user data. Our database also contains user account information, download history, and interaction data.

5.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights

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

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal information
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your information
• Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your information to another organization
• Objection: The right to object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

7. Anonymous Browsing

Even if you don't create an account, we collect certain information from anonymous visitors using browser fingerprinting technology. This allows us to:

• Apply download limits for guest users (limited to 3 downloads per day)
• Track and store anonymous votes and preferences
• Recognize returning visitors

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Information

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

11. Compliance with Regulations

11.1 GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your information include:

• Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests
• Consent: Processing based on your consent
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with legal obligations

11.2 CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note that we do not sell personal information)
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights

11.3 Data Retention

We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

12. Your Cookie Choices

You can control the cookies and similar technologies we use through our cookie consent preferences center. Your options include:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies and technologies to provide the best experience
• Reject All: Only allow essential cookies needed for the website to function
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to accept

You can update your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer of our website.