Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2025
Overview
wplace.ing is a free pixel art conversion tool designed for wplace.live players and pixel art enthusiasts. We value your privacy and this privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when using our services.
Information Collection
Uploaded Images and Content
- Local Processing: Image and text-to-pixel conversion happens locally in your browser
- No Upload: Uploaded images, text prompts, and generated pixel art are not sent to our servers
- No Retention: We do not access, store, or retain your original images or generated pixel art
- PWA Caching (non-personal): Our service worker may cache static assets to improve load performance; it does not cache or transmit your images or prompts
User Preferences and Settings
- Local Storage: Language preferences and tool settings may be stored in your browser's local storage
- Preference Cookies: We set lightweight cookies such as `NEXT_LOCALE` (language) and `sidebar_state` (UI state)
- Session Data: Conversion settings (pixel size, dithering options, etc.) are only kept client-side for your current session
- No Accounts: We do not require account creation and do not collect personal profile data by default
Analytics and Usage Data
- When Enabled: In production, we may enable privacy-focused analytics to understand aggregate usage and improve the product
- Providers: Google Analytics, Plausible, and/or OpenPanel may be used depending on configuration
- Data Categories: Page views, referrer, approximate location (derived from IP), device/browser information, events (e.g., clicks, outbound links)
- Controls: You can use browser blocking tools; for Google Analytics you can also use the official opt‑out browser add‑on
- No Sensitive Content: We do not send your images or prompts to analytics providers
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@wplace.ing
By using wplace.ing, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy. Thank you for trusting us with your pixel art conversion needs!