Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how EngravReady ("we", "us", "our", or "the website") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and use our website. By using EngravReady, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
EngravReady is a free, browser-based image preparation tool for laser engraving. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Image Processing & Your Files
Your images never leave your device. All image processing in EngravReady happens entirely within your web browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. When you upload an image:
- The image is loaded directly into your browser's memory.
- All adjustments (greyscale conversion, brightness, contrast, thresholding, dithering, etc.) are performed locally on your device.
- No image data is transmitted to any server, cloud service, or third party.
- When you close or refresh the page, your image data is discarded from memory.
- Downloaded/exported images are saved directly to your device.
We have no ability to access, view, store, or retrieve any images you process using this tool.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
EngravReady does not require you to create an account, sign in, or provide any personal information to use the tool. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information directly.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, primarily through our third-party advertising and analytics partners:
- Device information: browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
- Usage information: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, and general interaction patterns.
- Network information: IP address (which may be used to infer approximate geographic location), internet service provider.
- Cookie and tracking data: unique identifiers stored in cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see "Cookies" section below).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. EngravReady and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They may include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Personalize advertising content based on your interests.
- Limit the number of times you see a particular ad.
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Understand audience demographics and interests.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to EngravReady and/or other sites on the internet. Google may collect and use data for ad personalization as described in Google's Privacy Policy.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect information such as:
- How often users visit the site.
- Which pages they visit and in what order.
- What other sites they used prior to visiting.
This information is aggregated and anonymized and is used solely to improve the website experience.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Ad Settings: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- NAI Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party advertisers through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- DAA Opt-Out: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to manage your ad preferences.
- European users: Visit Your Online Choices for EU-specific opt-out options.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website or other websites you visit.
Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
EngravReady uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Key points about Google AdSense on our site:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Some third-party advertising companies that serve ads on our site may be members of the Network Advertising Initiative, which offers an opt-out of behavioral advertising at networkadvertising.org.
For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
How We Use Information
Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies is used to:
- Display relevant advertisements to support the free operation of this tool.
- Understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it.
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with:
- Google AdSense and advertising partners: as described in the advertising section above, for the purpose of serving and measuring advertisements.
- Analytics providers: aggregated, anonymized usage data to help us understand site traffic and usage patterns.
- Legal requirements: if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Data Retention
Since EngravReady does not collect personal information directly, we do not maintain a database of user data. Cookies set by third-party services (Google AdSense, analytics) are subject to those services' own data retention policies. You can clear these cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our website. Since all image processing occurs locally in your browser, your image data is inherently protected — it is never transmitted over the internet. For data collected by third-party services, those providers maintain their own security practices.
Children's Privacy
EngravReady is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Access: request information about what data is collected about you.
- Deletion: request deletion of your data (primarily managed through cookie deletion and third-party opt-outs).
- Opt-out: opt out of personalized advertising as described in the cookies section.
- Do Not Track: some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. While there is no industry standard for handling these signals, we respect your privacy preferences.
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
For European Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@engravready.com