Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026 • Official Support: shengqiangwang666@gmail.com
Welcome to PixKit (“the Service”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)
At PixKit (accessible via https://pixkit.cc), user privacy, creative copyright, and data integrity are fundamental design principles. Because our pixel art conversion engine operates using a pure client-side architecture, all image file uploads, color quantization algorithms, error diffusion dithering, and PNG file exports execute entirely within your local browser memory.
This comprehensive Privacy Policy details our technical data handling practices, client-side security mechanisms, third-party advertising disclosures (including Google AdSense, DoubleClick/DART cookies, and direct opt-out pathways), as well as your statutory legal rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and related global privacy laws.
1. Client-Side Local Processing & Absolute File Security
Your files never leave your computer. All pixel conversion and image rendering occur exclusively within your browser runtime.
1.1 Pure In-Memory (RAM) Execution
When you open, drop, or upload an image into PixKit (accessible via https://pixkit.cc), your file is loaded directly into your client device local Random Access Memory (RAM) using standard W3C HTML5 FileReader and Canvas 2D APIs.
PixKit does NOT transmit, upload, duplicate, stream, or store your source photos, graphic assets, or converted pixel art on any remote web servers, cloud storage buckets (e.g., AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage), or external databases. Every step—including color quantization, Bayer/Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion dithering, and HD PNG exporting—executes 100% locally on your own CPU/GPU.
1.2 Commercial & Proprietary Asset Protection
Because our application architecture is technically incapable of viewing, receiving, or intercepting your image data, you can safely process sensitive commercial game sprites, confidential client design commissions, unreleased intellectual property, and personal family photos with complete peace of mind.
There is zero risk of remote server breaches, leaked staging assets, unauthorized cloud inspection, or third-party scraping associated with our service.
1.3 Strict Prohibition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dataset Training
PixKit firmly respects human creative craftsmanship. We explicitly declare that we do not and cannot use, crawl, harvest, or sell user images for training artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or neural network generative models (such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or commercial vision transformers).
2. Information We Collect & Technical Log Data
We do not collect personal identification info. Only minimal, aggregated, anonymous technical telemetry is collected for stability.
2.1 Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII)
Like most web software, when you browse our website, our hosting infrastructure may collect standard, non-personally identifiable technical telemetry. This data includes your browser vendor and version (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox), device classification (desktop, mobile, tablet), preferred operating system, preferred UI language, referring/exit URLs, and access timestamps.
This information is analyzed strictly in an aggregated, anonymous format to ensure compatibility with modern browser updates and diagnose broad performance anomalies.
2.2 Aggregated Tool Engagement Metrics
To understand which retro features creators value most, we may monitor aggregated interactions—such as the frequency of chosen color palettes (e.g., GameBoy vs. Pico-8 vs. NES), dithering algorithm preferences, and PNG export clicks. These metrics contain zero identifiable details regarding the user or the content of the image being converted.
2.3 Runtime Diagnostic & Crash Reports
In the rare event of an unhandled browser script crash or WebGL/Canvas context failure, your browser may generate an anonymous error report. These diagnostic logs contain solely technical stack trace data and browser engine state. They never contain your image pixels, file metadata, or personal identities.
3. Google AdSense, DoubleClick Cookie & Advertising Disclosures
Required disclosures regarding third-party advertising partners, Google DoubleClick / DART cookies, and direct opt-out pathways.
3.1 Third-Party Advertising Vendors
To keep PixKit completely free for digital artists, game developers, and students worldwide, we display online advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, primarily Google AdSense (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).
These third-party vendors and ad networks use cookies, web beacons, and JavaScript to serve advertisements tailored to your interests based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the Internet.
3.2 Google DoubleClick / DART Cookie Mechanism
Google uses cookies to serve ads on PixKit. In particular, Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick or DART cookie) enables Google and its partner advertising networks to serve personalized ads to users based on their navigation history across our site and/or other sites on the World Wide Web.
These cookies collect non-personally identifiable browsing information (such as interaction with ads, visit timestamps, and approximate geographic location derived from IP), but do NOT access names, home addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, or the images you process on PixKit.
3.3 Direct User Opt-Out Pathways
You have full control over personalized advertising. You may opt out of personalized ads and manage your Google ad settings at any time by following these official consumer portals:
Turn off personalized advertising across Google ad networks.
Opt out of interest-based advertising from all participating NAI member companies.
Universal consumer choice tool for behavioral ad opt-outs in the United States.
Dedicated opt-out platform for European Economic Area (EEA) and UK residents.
5. European Data Protection (GDPR & UK GDPR Disclosures)
Information for users residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
5.1 Legal Basis for Processing
Under Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process anonymous technical data based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in delivering a functional, secure web application. Where required by law for non-essential advertising cookies, processing relies on your explicit, informed consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5.2 Your Statutory Data Subject Rights
As an EEA or UK resident, you possess comprehensive legal rights under the GDPR:
• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): The right to request confirmation of whether personal data is processed. • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): The right to rectify inaccurate personal information. • Right to Erasure / 'Right to be Forgotten' (Art. 17 GDPR): The right to request deletion of personal records. • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): The right to halt specific processing activities. • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): The right to receive personal data in a structured, machine-readable format. • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): The right to object at any time to processing based on legitimate interests.
Because PixKit operates without user accounts and does not store personal files or databases, our systems contain no records linked to individual users. To exercise any general inquiries or cookie consent modifications, contact our privacy contact.
5.3 Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe our processing violates European data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with a supervisory Data Protection Authority (DPA) in your EU member state of residence, workplace, or place of the alleged infringement.
6. California Consumer Privacy Disclosures (CCPA & CPRA)
Special statutory notice for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act and CPRA amendments.
6.1 Notice at Collection & Categories of Information
In the preceding twelve (12) months, PixKit has not collected, sold, or shared personal information from California consumers as defined by the CCPA/CPRA, other than anonymous Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., browsing interactions with advertisements) handled via third-party advertising cookies.
6.2 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' Statement
We explicitly declare: PixKit DOES NOT sell or rent your personal information to data brokers, marketers, or third parties for monetary or valuable consideration.
To the extent that third-party advertising cookies constitute 'sharing' for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CPRA, you may exercise your opt-out rights at any time via the opt-out mechanisms detailed in Section 3.
6.3 Non-Discrimination Assurance
We will never discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA statutory privacy rights. You will continue to have full, unhindered access to our pixel art converter tools regardless of your privacy choices.
7. Other US State Privacy Regulations (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah)
Compliance with comprehensive state consumer data privacy frameworks across the United States.
7.1 State Privacy Rights Harmonization
Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA) enjoy similar protections, including rights to access, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising. PixKit honors consumer opt-out preferences uniformly nationwide across all tool workflows.
8. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Strict protections concerning minors and visitors under the age of thirteen (13).
8.1 Protection of Minors
PixKit is a general-audience creative software tool and is not intended for or directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from children.
If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered personal data from a minor without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that data permanently from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal data may contact us directly.
9. Data Security & Ephemeral Retention Protocols
Industry-standard cryptographic transport security and instant RAM disposal procedures.
9.1 Ephemeral Memory Retention
Because image pixelation executes purely in local client-side memory, closing the browser tab, refreshing the page, or clicking the Reset button immediately releases and flushes all image buffers from your device's volatile RAM. No lingering file remnants exist.
9.2 Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS)
All interactions with https://pixkit.cc are strictly encrypted in transit using modern Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 / HTTPS). This protects the integrity of the downloaded web application code against man-in-the-middle (MITM) tampering.
10. Revisions to This Privacy Policy
How updates, legal changes, and new features are communicated to users.
10.1 Periodic Revisions
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological advancements, statutory legal updates, or changes in third-party advertising partner practices. Any material updates will be published on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date prominently displayed at the top.
Your continued use of the service following the posting of an updated policy constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revisions.
11. Data Protection Officer & Official Contact Information
How to contact us regarding privacy inquiries, AdSense disclosures, or rights requests.
11.1 Dedicated Privacy Inquiries
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, cookie preferences, or data protection compliance, please contact our official administrative and support email directly:
Questions Regarding Our Privacy Standards?
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest benchmarks of client-side privacy, transparency, and global advertising compliance.