Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Invisible Watermarks ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our watermarking service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name (optional), and password when you create an account.
Content: Images and videos you upload for watermarking.
Buyer Information: Names and usernames of buyers you associate with watermarked copies.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment details are processed by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and optional analytics cookies (with your consent).

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our watermarking service
To process your images/videos and apply invisible watermarks
To detect and trace leaked content when you request it
To communicate with you about your account and service updates
To improve our service and develop new features
To prevent fraud and ensure security
To comply with legal obligations

3. Your Content

Your content remains yours. We process your images and videos solely to provide the watermarking service. We do not:

View, access, or review your content unless required for technical support (with your permission)
Share your content with third parties
Use your content for training AI models or any other purpose
Retain processed content longer than necessary to provide the service

4. Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion.
Uploaded Content: Stored securely and retained according to your account settings. You can delete your content at any time.
Watermark Records: Buyer associations are retained to enable leak detection until you delete them.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
Regular security audits and monitoring
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Supabase: Database and authentication
Cloud Storage: Secure file storage
Stripe: Payment processing (for paid plans)
Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics (optional, with consent)

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Erasure: Delete your account and associated data
Portability: Export your data in a standard format
Object: Opt out of certain data processing
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for optional data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@invisiblewatermarks.com.

8. Cookies

We use:

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (optional, consent-based)

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@invisiblewatermarks.com