Privacy Policy
At Passport Photo Resizer, accessible at https://passportphotoresizer.smartwebhub.net, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
Passport Photo Resizer provides free online tools for resizing passport photos and other image-processing tasks. We strive to process user information responsibly while maintaining a secure browsing experience.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information:
- Name and email address (if you leave a comment or contact us)
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and usage statistics
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Images uploaded for processing (if applicable)
Uploaded Images
When you upload an image to use our Passport Photo Resizer, the image is processed to provide the requested resizing or editing service.
If your tool processes images locally within your browser, your images are not uploaded to our servers. If your tool uploads images to a server for processing, they may be stored temporarily only for the time needed to complete the requested operation and then deleted according to your site’s retention policy. Ensure this section accurately reflects how your website works.
We recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS) from images before uploading them, as such metadata may contain location information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
You can review the Gravatar Privacy Policy at:
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Enable website functionality
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Keep users logged in (where applicable)
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies generally remain for one year.
Temporary cookies may also be created when you log in to verify browser compatibility. Login cookies and display preference cookies may be stored according to WordPress settings.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.
Embedded Content
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect anonymous information such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Country or region
This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
Advertising
Our website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners such as Google AdSense or other advertising networks.
These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to display personalized or non-personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity and applicable laws.
For more information about Google’s advertising practices, visit:
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers that help operate the website, including:
- Web hosting providers
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers
- Security services
- Legal authorities when required by law
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as part of the standard WordPress process.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If user registration is enabled, the personal information provided in user profiles is stored until the account is deleted or as required for legitimate administrative purposes.
Uploaded images, if stored temporarily for processing, should be deleted according to your website’s operational practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request a copy of your stored data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we work to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove the information where appropriate.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Contact page available on our website.
Thank you for using Passport Photo Resizer.
If you plan to use Google AdSense, Google Analytics 4, and want to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and Google Consent Mode v2, this policy should be further customized to accurately describe your site’s actual data processing and consent practices.