🔒 Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Beads Studio! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy details how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Don't Collect

First, clarify what we DON'T collect:

• Your uploaded images: All images process in your browser, never uploaded to our servers
• Your bead artworks: All creations save locally, we can't access them
• Personal identity: No name, email, phone, address required
• Payment information: Service is free with no payment functionality

1.2 Anonymous Information We Collect

To improve service quality, we collect anonymous usage data:

• Browser Info: Browser type, version, operating system
• Device Info: Device type (phone/tablet/PC), screen resolution
• Usage Stats: Feature usage count, page views, visit duration
• Error Logs: Technical errors to help us fix bugs

Note: This data is completely anonymous with no personal identification.

1.3 Feedback Information

If you submit feedback or contact us voluntarily:

• Feedback content you provide
• Contact info (if you choose to provide)
• This data is used only for responding to your questions, not shared with third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

Collected information is used for:

• Service Provision: Ensure Beads Studio runs properly
• Product Improvement: Analyze user behavior to optimize features
• Bug Fixes: Identify and fix technical issues
• User Support: Respond to your questions and suggestions
• Statistics Analysis: Understand user distribution and usage patterns

We will NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Use data for unrelated commercial purposes
• Share your personal information (we don't collect it)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data (images, artworks, project files) saves in your local browser storage (localStorage), not on our servers. This means:

• Advantage: Privacy secure, your data completely controlled by you
• Note: Clearing browser data deletes these contents; recommend manually exporting important artworks

3.2 Server Storage

Server stores only anonymous usage statistics and error logs with no personal identification. We implement:

• HTTPS encrypted transmission
• Regular data backup
• Strict access control
• Firewall protection

3.3 Data Retention

• Local Data: Determined by you, persist until browser data cleared
• Anonymous Statistics: Retain 12 months, then auto-delete
• Error Logs: Retain 3 months, then auto-delete

4. Third-party Services

Beads Studio integrates some third-party services, each with independent privacy policies:

4.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Anonymous website analytics
• Data Collection: Page views, visit duration, browser info
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Google AdSense

• Purpose: Ad display, support service operations
• Data Collection: Cookie data, ad interaction records
• Privacy Policy: Google Ads Privacy

4.3 Google Gemini API

• Purpose: AI cartoonification feature (optional feature, not enabled by default)
• Data Collection: Only when you actively use this feature, images temporarily sent to Google API for processing
• Note: Images processed are not permanently stored by Google

4.4 Vercel/Cloudflare (Hosting)

• Purpose: Website hosting and content distribution
• Data Collection: Access logs (IP, access time, pages visited)
• Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy

5. Cookie Policy

Beads Studio uses Cookies to enhance user experience:

5.1 Essential Cookies

• Session Cookies: Maintain login state (if future login features added)
• Settings Cookies: Remember language preference, panel expand/collapse state
• Cannot be disabled as they're necessary for core functions

5.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics Cookies: Track anonymous usage stats
• Can refuse by disabling cookies in browser settings

5.3 Ad Cookies

• Google AdSense Cookies: Personalize ads, track ad effectiveness
• Managed via Google CMP, can set preferences

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

• Access Right: View all data we collect about you (most saves locally, you can check anytime)
• Delete Right: Clear browser data anytime to delete all local storage
• Opt-out Right: Disable analytics cookies, refuse ad tracking
• Export Right: Export artworks and project files (.json format)

If you have questions about data privacy or need to exercise rights, contact us via "Feedback" button.

7. Child Privacy Protection

Beads Studio is suitable for all ages including children. We especially protect minors' privacy:

• Don't require registration, no personal information collected
• No social sharing features to prevent privacy leaks
• Recommend parents supervise children's internet usage

8. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Major changes will be prominently displayed on the website. It's your responsibility to review regularly.

Last Update Date: February 9, 2026

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints about this privacy policy, contact us through:

• Online Feedback: "Feedback" button in website header
• Official Website: https://beadstudio.bar