Last updated: December 29, 2024

Welcome to Text Edit ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Text Content: Any text you input into our tools for processing (rich text editing, Markdown conversion, etc.)
  • Contact Information: Email address if you choose to contact us
  • Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or other information you provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and tools
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our text editing tools and services
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

Important: All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your content never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly consent to the sharing.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Monitoring: Systems are monitored for security breaches

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a structured, machine-readable format.

5.2 Correction

You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

5.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain limitations.

5.4 Restriction

You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

5.5 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website.

6.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

7.1 External Libraries

We use third-party libraries and services for functionality such as:

  • Font Awesome for icons
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • jQuery for JavaScript functionality
  • Various text processing libraries

These services may have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending you an email notification (if applicable)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 48 hours.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us. If you have any concerns about your privacy or data protection, please don't hesitate to reach out.