Privacy Policy

1. Overview

PicMelo ("we", "us", "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when using our services.

By using our services, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Uploaded images: used solely to perform your requested editing operations
  • Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Usage data: visit timestamps, features used, pages viewed
  • Cookies and similar technologies: used to remember your language preference and settings

3. Image Processing & Storage

PicMelo sends uploaded images to RunningHub to run your selected editing task and displays the returned result links in your browser.

Storage and retention by the processing provider are governed by its policies. PicMelo currently cannot verify when original and result images are automatically deleted.

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: ensure the website functions properly (e.g., language preference)
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how the service is used (anonymized statistics)
  • You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cloudflare provides website hosting and request handling. RunningHub receives images and performs editing tasks. Contact us through the contact section of the Help page with questions about data processing.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access: request a copy of your personal data that we hold
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate information

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via website notice or email. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Advertising & Personalization

We have integrated Google AdSense advertising services. Advertising providers may use cookies, local storage, and device information to serve and measure ads and prevent fraud.

Where required by law, we will request consent before enabling non-essential advertising cookies. You can manage relevant choices through browser settings or consent tools provided on the site.