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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's how we handle your data.

Last updated: January 2025

TomsBGRemover processes all images locally on your computer. We don't upload, store, or have access to your images. The software works completely offline.

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how TomsBGRemover ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our software and website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. The Software (TomsBGRemover Application)

2.1 Image Processing

Your images never leave your computer. TomsBGRemover performs all AI-based background removal processing locally on your device. We do not:

  • Upload your images to any server
  • Store your images in any cloud service
  • Have access to view your images
  • Transmit image data over the internet

2.2 License Activation

When you activate a license, the following information may be transmitted:

  • Machine Code: A hardware identifier used to lock your license to your PC
  • License Key: Your unique license key for validation

This information is used solely for license verification and is not shared with third parties.

2.3 Local Data Storage

The software may store the following data locally on your computer:

  • Application settings and preferences
  • License information
  • Log files for troubleshooting

This data remains on your computer and is not transmitted to us unless you voluntarily share it for support purposes.

3. The Website

3.1 Information We Collect

When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect:

  • Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
  • License Request Forms: Name, email, payment reference, and Machine Code when you request a license
  • Payment Information: Transaction IDs for payment verification (we do not store credit card numbers)

3.2 Hosting and Analytics

Our website may be hosted on services that collect standard server logs, which may include:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

We use this information to improve our website and services. We do not sell this data to third parties.

3.3 Cookies

Our website may use cookies for:

  • Remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Basic website functionality

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and deliver license keys
  • Respond to support requests
  • Verify payments
  • Improve our software and services
  • Communicate important updates about the software

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: PayPal or cryptocurrency networks to process your payment
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

  • License records: Kept for the lifetime of your license
  • Support communications: Kept for up to 2 years
  • Payment records: Kept as required for accounting purposes

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at tom@tomdahne.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Summary

  • Your images are processed locally — we never see them
  • We collect minimal data necessary for licensing and support
  • We don't sell your data to anyone
  • You can request access to or deletion of your data
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