Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Pixel Pattern (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website at https://www.pixel-pattern.com as a free online platform for perler bead art patterns, a pattern generator, and a cross-brand color converter. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

The site may gather non-personally identifiable data including IP address and approximate geographic location, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited and time spent on each page, referring URL, and device type.

2.2 Information You Provide

If you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and a hashed password. If you contact us, we may retain your name and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, with no retention beyond what is necessary.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use session cookies necessary for account login functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit certain functionality such as staying signed in.

3. Cloudflare Web Analytics

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Cloudflare Web Analytics is privacy-focused: it does not use cookies, does not track individuals across sites, and does not collect personal information. It provides aggregate statistics such as page view counts and visitor geography.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Cloudflare Web Analytics — privacy-friendly site analytics (no cookies, no personal data).

5. Cookie Policy

We use only session cookies that are strictly necessary for account login. We do not use advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. User-Uploaded Images

Public patterns store images on our servers and on imgbb for display. Images processed by the pattern generator are handled temporarily; they are not retained after your session unless you choose to save your pattern. When you make a pattern public, you grant Pixel Pattern a non-exclusive license to display that content on the website.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@pixel-pattern.com.

9. Data Security

We implement HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions. Passwords are stored as cryptographic hashes and are never stored in plain text. However, no internet transmission can guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to server locations that may have different data protection standards than your country of residence.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please visit our contact page or email support@pixel-pattern.com.