This Privacy Policy describes how ExifView.net (the “Service”), operated by ExifView.net ("We", “Us”, or “Our”), collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users (“User” or “You”) of the Service.
1. Information We Collect
We primarily collect two types of information: Processing Data (uploaded files) and Non-Personal Information (usage data).
1.1 User Content (Processing Data) - No Retention Policy
When you use our EXIF Data Viewer or EXIF Data Clean, you upload an image file (the “User Content”).
- No Storage Policy: We DO NOT store, archive, or back up your User Content.
- Collection Purpose: We temporarily collect this User Content solely for the purpose of performing the service you requested (i.e., extracting or stripping metadata).
- Original Files: All original uploaded files are automatically and permanently deleted immediately upon completion of the service (Viewer or Clean).
- Processed Cleaned Files: The resulting metadata-free file will be held temporarily for user download and is automatically and permanently deleted within 24 hours of processing, or upon your browser session closing, whichever is sooner.
1.2 Non-Personal Information (Usage Data)
We automatically collect general information about your use of the Service, which does not directly identify you. This includes:
- Browser and Device Data: Type of browser, device type, operating system, and language settings.
- Log Data: Your IP address, date and time of access, pages viewed, and the referring website.
- Service Metrics: Information on which tools you used (Viewer or Clean), and the success/failure rates of file processing.
2. How We Use the Collected Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| User Content | To execute the requested metadata viewing or cleaning operations. |
| Usage Data | To maintain, operate, improve, and personalize the Service. |
| Troubleshooting | To diagnose and fix technical issues or processing errors. |
| Security | To monitor traffic and protect the Service from misuse or unauthorized access. |
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We rely on third-party services for essential functions. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that your information (primarily Non-Personal Information) may be processed by these parties according to their own policies.
3.1 Analytics and Advertising
We use third-party services for analytics and advertising, which may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect data about your use of the Service.
- Google Analytics: To understand how the Service is used.
- Advertising Partners: To display advertisements to support the free Service. These partners may use your Non-Personal Information to serve targeted ads.
3.2 External Mapping Services
When the EXIF Data Viewer extracts GPS coordinates, we may use a third-party mapping service (e.g., OpenStreetMap) to visually display the location. Note that we DO NOT transmit the original image file to the mapping service; only the extracted coordinates are used for display.
3.3 Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by Us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Service uses “cookies” to enhance your user experience. A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device.
- Session Cookies: Used to keep you logged in and to track your current session for processing purposes. These are deleted when you close your browser.
- Preference Cookies: Used to remember your site preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: Used by our analytics and advertising partners (see Section 3).
You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Service may not function properly.
5. Data Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your Non-Personal Information and the temporary Processing Data.
However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us.
7. 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 at the top of this Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., users in the EU under GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data. (Given our No Storage Policy for User Content, this primarily applies to any Non-Personal Information linked to your IP/device.)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data handling practices, or your dealings with the Service, please contact us at contact@exifview.net .