Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to PwGenie ("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 visit our website pwgenie.com (the "Service").
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
PwGenie is designed with privacy as a core principle. We want to make it clear that:
- We do NOT collect passwords: All passwords are generated locally in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit any passwords you generate.
- We do NOT require registration: You can use our service without creating an account or providing any personal information.
- We do NOT track your password generation: We don't know what passwords you create or how you use them.
3. Information We May Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
3.1 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may use analytics services (like Google Analytics) that collect anonymous usage statistics, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- IP address (anonymized)
- Referring website
- Cookies: We may use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and for advertising purposes (if you interact with ads).
3.2 Information You Provide
If you contact us through our contact form or email, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message content you send
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our website
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To display relevant advertisements (through Google AdSense)
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt-out of personalized ads in your Google Ad Settings.
5.3 Hosting Services
Our website is hosted by third-party hosting providers who may collect server logs and technical data necessary for website operation.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (like dark mode)
- Analyze website traffic
- Serve relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Important: Since all password generation happens locally in your browser, your passwords are never transmitted to our servers, providing an additional layer of security.
8. Data Retention
We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contact@pwgenie.com
- Website: Contact Form