Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Photo To Text collects, uses, and protects information when you use our tools.
Effective date: January 21, 2026
Overview
Photo To Text ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have when using www.photototext.io.
Information We Collect
- Files you upload: images you submit for conversion are processed to generate text output.
- Usage data: pages visited, device/browser type, referral source, and basic performance metrics.
- Security/verification signals: we may use anti-abuse checks (example: Turnstile) to protect the service.
- Cookies: used for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising (where enabled).
How We Use Information
- To run OCR conversion and return extracted text.
- To prevent abuse, detect spam, and keep the service stable and fast.
- To understand usage patterns and improve user experience.
- To respond to support requests sent to [email protected].
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site features, analytics, and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Advertising & Google AdSense
We may display ads through Google AdSense or other advertising partners. Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google may use advertising cookies to help show relevant ads.
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Data Retention
We keep information only as long as needed to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security. Uploaded files may be processed transiently for conversion; we avoid unnecessary long-term storage.
Sharing & Disclosure
- Service providers: we may use trusted providers to host and operate the website.
- Legal: we may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
- Advertising partners: where ads are enabled, partners may collect data via cookies/identifiers as described above.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact [email protected].
Your Choices & Rights
- You can control cookies via browser settings.
- You can contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of certain information, where applicable.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].