Privacy Policy

DrawRose.org ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at https://drawrose.org (the "Service").

TL;DR: We collect minimal analytics data to improve the Service. We don't collect personal information, and your artwork never leaves your device unless you choose to export or share it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal Identification Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information.
• Account Information: We have no user accounts, so there is no registration or login data.
• Your Artwork: All drawing and artwork creation happens entirely in your browser. Your artwork is never uploaded to or stored on our servers.
• Payment Information: Our Service is completely free. We do not collect any payment or billing information.

1.2 Analytics Data We Do Collect

We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our Service and to improve the user experience. This includes:

Google Analytics

• Page views and navigation paths
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Session duration and engagement metrics
• Referral sources

Microsoft Clarity

• User interaction patterns (clicks, scrolls, mouse movements)
• Session recordings (anonymized)
• Heatmaps showing common interaction areas
• Performance metrics

This analytics data is collected anonymously and does not personally identify you.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Service uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential functionality: Remembering your preferences during a session
• Analytics: Tracking usage patterns (via Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity)

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience with the Service.

2. How We Use Information

The analytics data we collect is used to:

• Understand how users interact with the Service
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Improve the user experience and interface
• Make informed decisions about new features

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Analytics Providers

We use the following third-party analytics services:

These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address. Their use of this information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

3.2 Social Sharing

When you use our sharing features, you may share your artwork to third-party platforms including:

• Twitter/X
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Email

When you click a share button, you are redirected to the respective platform. Any information you provide there is subject to that platform's privacy policy, not ours. We do not receive any data about your sharing activities.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the Service and any data we process:

• The Service is served over HTTPS for encrypted connections
• We do not store personal data or user-generated content on our servers
• Your artwork is processed entirely client-side (in your browser)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

• Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity according to their respective data retention policies (typically 14-26 months)
• Your artwork: Not stored on our servers. Once you close your browser or navigate away, unsaved work may be lost.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed to be family-friendly and is suitable for users of all ages, including children.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• No account registration is required to use the Service
• Children can use the full drawing features without providing any personal data
• If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@drawrose.org

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's online activities and to help enforce this Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the data we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Since we do not collect personal information, most of these rights are not applicable. However, you can opt out of analytics tracking by:

1. Using browser privacy settings or extensions that block tracking
2. Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser
3. Using browser incognito/private mode

To exercise any rights or ask questions, contact us at support@drawrose.org.

8. International Users

Our Service is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our analytics providers are located.

By using the Service, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• General Inquiries: hello@drawrose.org
• Privacy & Support: support@drawrose.org

Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting DrawRose.org.