Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Photonize. This Privacy Policy explains our simple approach to privacy when you visit our website photonize.dev and use our image optimization application.
We believe in privacy by design. Our application runs entirely on your computer - we don't collect your data, track your usage, or store your images on our servers.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only your email address when you voluntarily provide it to us by:
- Joining our waitlist or newsletter
- Contacting us directly
We do NOT collect:
- ❌ Your IP address
- ❌ Browser information or device data
- ❌ Website usage analytics or tracking data
- ❌ Your images or any data from our application
- ❌ Any information from your computer
3. How We Use Your Email
We use your email address for one purpose only:
- Newsletter and Updates: To send you news about Photonize, product updates, and launch announcements
That's it. We don't use your email for advertising, marketing campaigns, or any other purpose.
4. How Our Application Works
Photonize runs entirely on your computer. This means:
- ✅ Your images never leave your device
- ✅ All processing happens locally on your computer
- ✅ No internet connection required for image optimization
- ✅ We cannot see, access, or store your images
- ✅ Your data stays private and secure on your device
5. Data Security
Since we only collect email addresses, our security measures are simple but effective:
- Email addresses are stored securely with encryption
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
- We use reputable email service providers with strong security
Your images and personal files remain on your computer at all times, providing the highest level of security possible.
6. Your Rights
You have simple, clear rights regarding your email address:
- Unsubscribe: Click unsubscribe in any email or contact us
- Delete: We'll delete your email address upon request
- Update: Contact us to update your email address
To exercise these rights, simply contact us using the information below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect email addresses from children under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with their email, please contact us and we'll delete it immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
If we ever change this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email (if you're on our list) and post the updated version on our website.
Given our simple approach to privacy, we don't expect major changes, but we'll keep you informed if anything does change.
9. Contact Us
Have questions about this Privacy Policy? Want to unsubscribe or delete your email? Just reach out: