Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AlbumArtworkFinder ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our album artwork search service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

AlbumArtworkFinder does not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Payment information (our service is completely free)
• User accounts or profiles
• Personal preferences or settings

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Search queries and terms you enter
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location (country/region)
• Referral source (how you found our website)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our album artwork search service
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Optimizing website performance and loading speeds
• Understanding popular search terms and trends
• Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 iTunes API

Our service uses the iTunes Search API to provide album artwork and music information. When you search for albums, your queries are sent to Apple's servers. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle this data.

4.2 Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect:

• Anonymous usage statistics
• Page views and session duration
• Device and browser information
• General geographic location

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 CORS Proxy Services

For mobile compatibility, we may use CORS proxy services to access the iTunes API. These services temporarily process your search requests but do not store personal information.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• No permanent storage of personal information
• Temporary caching of search results for performance
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited data retention periods

6. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses minimal cookies and local storage for:

• Caching search results to improve performance
• Remembering your recent searches (stored locally)
• Analytics and website optimization
• Ensuring proper website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about data we may have collected
• Deletion: Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove stored data
• Opt-out: Disable analytics tracking through browser settings
• Correction: Contact us if you believe we have incorrect information

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our service is available globally. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website.