Privacy Policy

At HandwritingToText.co, your privacy is not an afterthought — it is a core design principle. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to your personal data. Please read this policy carefully before using our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Files You Upload

When you use our handwriting-to-text conversion tool, you upload image files (JPG, PNG, PDF, etc.) containing handwritten content. These files are:

Temporarily processed in memory for the purpose of performing your requested conversion
Automatically deleted from our servers at the end of your active session
Never stored in a permanent database linked to your identity
Never shared with, sold to, or disclosed to any third party

1.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit HandwritingToText.co. This may include:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URL (the site that linked you to us)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools and is used solely for understanding website performance, diagnosing technical issues, and improving user experience. It is not used to identify individual users.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for the basic functionality of the website. We may also use analytics cookies (such as those provided by Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns. We do NOT use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking, or cross-site tracking technologies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

1.4 Voluntary Feedback

If you choose to submit feedback through our website, you may voluntarily provide your email address or other contact information. This information is used solely to respond to your feedback and is not added to any marketing lists without your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To perform the handwriting-to-text conversion you request
To maintain and improve the technical performance of our Service
To diagnose bugs, errors, and service disruptions
To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the user experience
To respond to support requests or feedback you submit
To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do NOT use your information for targeted advertising, profiling, selling to data brokers, or any purpose beyond the above.

3. Data Storage and Retention

Uploaded files: Deleted automatically at session end. No permanent storage.

Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and performance monitoring, then automatically purged.

Analytics data: Aggregate, anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 12 months for trend analysis.

Feedback submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry, then deleted.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data during transmission and processing, including:

HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
Secure server infrastructure with access controls
Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
Automatic session-based deletion of uploaded files

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data or uploaded files with any third party, except:

Service providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements that prohibit them from using your data for any other purpose.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.
Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, with advance notice provided to users.

6. Children's Privacy

HandwritingToText.co is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our Service, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we process your data.
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our website. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

8. International Users

HandwritingToText.co is accessible globally. If you are accessing our Service from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred across international borders. By using our Service, you consent to such transfer. We ensure that any international transfers of personal data are protected by appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Contact page on our website at handwritingtotext.co. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

Your trust matters to us. We are committed to handling your data with the care and respect it deserves.