Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide (Optional)

If you choose to create an account, we collect:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and encrypted password
• Favorites & Collections: Pages you save and collections you create

Note: You do NOT need an account to browse or download coloring pages. All content is freely accessible without registration.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, download activity, and visit timestamps
• Analytics Data: Website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device (see Section 3)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Core Services: Enable downloads, manage user accounts, save favorites, and create collections
• Improve the Website: Analyze usage patterns, calculate trending pages, and optimize user experience
• Track Engagement: Measure download counts, page views, and popular keywords to surface relevant content
• Future Communications: We may send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications) and optional marketing emails about new coloring pages. You will be able to unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Security & Fraud Prevention: Protect against abuse and ensure platform security

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our website:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS S3):

  Stores coloring page images, thumbnails, and PDFs. AWS has robust security and privacy practices.

• OpenAI:

  Analyzes uploaded images (admin only) to automatically generate titles, descriptions, and keywords. No user data is shared with OpenAI.

• Google Analytics:

  Provides website traffic analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.

• Pinterest:

  Enables users to save coloring pages to Pinterest boards. See Pinterest's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services listed above that help us operate the website
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety & Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Coloring Spot, our users, or the public

6. Children's Privacy

Coloring Spot is a general audience website suitable for all ages. While our coloring pages are appropriate for children, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at coloring.spot.pages@gmail.com so we can delete it.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Password Protection: Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• Secure Infrastructure: Data is stored on secure servers with access controls

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at coloring.spot.pages@gmail.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Usage Logs: IP addresses and download logs may be retained for analytics and security purposes
• Deleted Accounts: Some data may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention

10. International Users

Coloring Spot is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users via email (if we have your email address) for material changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Coloring Spot after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: