Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Subscription plan
  • Visible watermark configuration preferences (text, position, opacity, font size)
  • Image tracking search queries

Payment Information

Processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers.

Usage Data

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process transactions
  • Send service updates
  • Improve our Service
  • Detect and prevent abuse

3. Image & Video Handling

  • Images and videos processed in your browser when possible
  • Temporary server processing for watermark embedding/detection
  • Files NOT stored permanently unless you explicitly save them
  • Watermarked files deleted after download unless saved to CDN
  • Visible watermark overlays are generated server-side and saved alongside the original watermarked file
  • Uploaded images are automatically re-encoded to remove embedded metadata (EXIF, GPS, camera info) before watermark processing — this protects your privacy
  • All uploads are validated for file integrity and scanned for malware before processing
  • Image Tracking queries are processed through third-party reverse image search services — your image data is transmitted to these services for the purpose of finding copies online

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We share data only with:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (card data never touches our servers)
  • Resend: Transactional/verification emails
  • Google Analytics (GA4): Aggregated, anonymised usage statistics — only if you accept analytics cookies. Google Privacy Policy
  • Cloudflare: CDN / R2 object storage for watermarked file delivery
  • Law enforcement: When legally required

5. Data Security

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Password hashing
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited employee access

6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request data deletion
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing emails

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use two categories of storage. You can change your preference at any time using the link.

A. Essential (always active, no consent required)

NamePurposeStorageExpires
token (Authorization header)JWT authentication — keeps you logged inlocalStorageSession / JWT TTL
aiWatermarkUserCached user profile (email, plan, credits)localStorageUntil logout

B. Analytics (only with your consent)

NamePurposeStorageExpires
_awm_visitorPseudonymous visitor UUID — counts unique visitorslocalStoragePermanent (until cleared)
_awm_sessionSession ID (30-min timeout) — groups page viewssessionStorageTab close / 30 min
_awm_utmCampaign source attribution (utm_source, etc.)sessionStorageTab close
awm_consentStores your cookie preference so we don't ask againlocalStoragePermanent (until cleared)
Google Analytics GA4 (G-8486GTY0DL)Page-view counts, sessions, referrer source — IP is anonymisedBrowser cookieUp to 2 years (Google-managed)

Analytics data is used solely to improve AIWatermark. We do not use advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or data brokers. Google Analytics is configured with anonymize_ip: true.

To withdraw consent: click or clear your browser's local storage for aiwatermark.com.

8. Data Retention

  • Account data: Until account deletion
  • Images/Videos: Deleted immediately after processing unless saved
  • Payment records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Logs: 90 days

9. Children's Privacy

Service not intended for users under 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. International Transfers

Data processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to data transfer and processing in the US.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced via email.

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

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