Privacy Policy

Welcome to ImageToTextConverter.co We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identifiers (name, email address, IP address)
  • Transaction data (billing information for paid services)
  • Technical data (browser type, device, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)

Uploaded Files

Images or documents uploaded for OCR processing are:

  • Processed temporarily
  • Not used for training
  • Automatically deleted after processing unless required for service delivery

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – Article 6)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily provide information
  • Contractual necessity – To provide requested services
  • Legitimate interests – To improve website performance and security
  • Legal obligation – To comply with laws and regulations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate OCR and conversion tools
  • Process payments and transactions
  • Improve site performance and usability
  • Communicate with users and provide support
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Analytics and performance measurement
  • User preference storage

Cookie Consent (GDPR)

EU users are shown a cookie consent banner allowing them to:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Modify cookie preferences at any time

5. Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share limited data with trusted service providers, including:

  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors
  • Security and hosting providers

These providers are contractually obligated to:

  • Use data only for specified purposes
  • Maintain confidentiality and security

We do not sell personal data.

6. CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Access their personal data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.

7. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

EU users have the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request data deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

You may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver services
  • Meet legal and accounting requirements
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Uploaded files are deleted automatically after processing.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Access controls
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular monitoring and audits

However, no transmission method is completely secure.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Secure data handling practices

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related requests or questions, contact us:

Email: support@imagetotextconverter.co
Website: https://imagetotextconverter.co

14. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise GDPR or CCPA rights, please email us with:

  • Your full name
  • Email address used on the site
  • Specific request (access, deletion, correction, etc.)

We will respond within 30 days as required by law.