Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/2/2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Pie Chart Maker service, including:

  • Chart data and configurations you input
  • Account information if you choose to create an account
  • Feedback and communications with our support team

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Usage statistics and performance metrics
  • IP address and general location information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our chart-making services
  • Improving user experience and service functionality
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our offerings
  • Communicating with you about service updates and support
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraudulent activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and customizations

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • Analytics Providers: For usage statistics and performance monitoring
  • CDN Services: For faster content delivery
  • Cloud Storage: For data backup and synchronization

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they maintain appropriate data protection standards.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Secure data centers with physical security measures
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

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

  • Account data: Retained until account deletion
  • Chart data: Stored locally in your browser by default
  • Usage analytics: Aggregated data retained for service improvement
  • Support communications: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@pie-chart-maker.org

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

This privacy policy is effective as of the date last updated and applies to all users of our Pie Chart Maker service.