Privacy Policy for ScanTheFont

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

Welcome to ScanTheFont ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our web app, ScanTheFont, which allows users to detect fonts from uploaded documents and images.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using ScanTheFont, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use ScanTheFont:

a. Uploaded Files

When you upload a file (e.g., PNG, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, BMP, or GIF), we temporarily process that file to detect fonts. Uploaded files are not stored permanently and are deleted automatically after processing is complete.

b. Usage Data

We may collect non-identifiable usage data such as:

  • IP address (anonymized where required)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and interaction timestamps
  • Device and operating system information

This helps us improve the performance and user experience of ScanTheFont.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ScanTheFont may use cookies to:

  • Understand how users interact with the app
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze traffic with third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process uploaded files and detect fonts
  • To maintain and improve the web app’s functionality
  • To monitor usage trends and performance
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics services or OCR/font-matching APIs) to process files and usage data. These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with relevant privacy laws.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

Uploaded files: Deleted automatically after processing (typically within minutes)

Usage data: Retained only for as long as necessary for analytics and improvement purposes

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to access or delete your personal data
  • Right to request data portability
  • Right to object or restrict certain processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

To make a request, contact us at artosien22@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

ScanTheFont is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of ScanTheFont constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at: