Privacy Policy

🔍 What Information We Collect

We collect only what's necessary to provide our AI-powered thumbnail editing service:

• Account information: Email address, name, and password (securely hashed)
• Images you upload: Thumbnails you choose to edit using our tools
• AI prompts: Text instructions you provide for generating or editing thumbnails
• Payment details: Processed securely by Stripe (we never store your card information)
• Usage data: How you interact with features, credits used, and basic analytics

We do not track your activity across the web or collect unnecessary data.

🧠 How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to provide and improve Thumbnail Studio:

• To process your images with AI and deliver edited thumbnails
• To save your version history and allow you to access past edits
• To manage your subscription and billing
• To send important account notifications (password resets, billing receipts)
• To improve our AI tools and fix bugs

We will never use your images or prompts to train AI models or for any purpose beyond providing our service to you.

🛠️ Third-Party Services We Use

To power Thumbnail Studio, we work with these trusted services:

• Google Gemini AI – for AI-powered thumbnail generation and editing
• Clerk – for secure authentication and account management
• Stripe – for payment processing
• Vercel – for hosting and infrastructure

These providers process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

🤝 Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or marketing companies. Your information is only shared with the third-party services listed above to provide our service, and when required by law.

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies only for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Remembering your preferences
• Basic analytics to understand how features are used

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking technologies.

🔒 Data Security

We take security seriously:

• All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Passwords are hashed and salted
• Payment information is handled exclusively by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Access to user data is restricted to essential personnel only

🧽 Your Rights & Data Control

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View what data we have about you
• Delete: Remove your images, prompts, or entire account anytime
• Export: Download your content and data
• Correct: Update incorrect information in your account settings
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (but you'll still get important account notifications)

To exercise these rights, go to your account settings or email us at support@thumbnailstudioo.com.

📅 Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed:

• Active accounts: Data stored while you use the service
• Deleted accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Billing records: Kept for 7 years for tax and legal compliance

👶 Children's Privacy

Thumbnail Studio is intended for users 16 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If we learn we have collected data from someone under 16, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we might have information from someone under 16, please contact us at support@thumbnailstudioo.com.

🌍 International Users

Your data may be processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using Thumbnail Studio, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR and other privacy laws.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we'll update the date at the top and notify you via email if the changes are significant. Your continued use of the service means you accept the updated policy.

📬 Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, reach out to: