Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Gothic Font Generator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit and use our website located at gothicfontgenerator.net (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy is written in plain language so you understand exactly what data we collect and why.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Gothic Font Generator does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the tool. However, if you contact us by email, we will receive:
- Your email address
- Your name (if included in your message)
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored in any database or shared with third parties.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors use the Site, improve performance, and diagnose technical issues. It is not used to identify individual users.
1.3 Locally Stored Data
Some features of Gothic Font Generator use your browser's localStorage to save preferences on your device. This includes:
- Your selected color theme (dark or light mode)
- Any font styles you have marked as favorites
This data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site: Ensuring the tool functions correctly and reliably
- To improve the Site: Analyzing usage patterns to identify areas for improvement
- To respond to inquiries: Replying to emails and support requests sent to our contact addresses
- To monitor performance: Detecting and resolving technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations: Responding to lawful requests from authorities where required
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
- Email correspondence: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Optional analytics data: No third-party analytics retention currently applies by default. If analytics are enabled later, the retention window will be documented here before activation.
- LocalStorage data: Stored on your device indefinitely until you clear your browser data. We have no access to or control over this data.
- Server logs: Retained by our hosting provider for up to 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes.
6. Your Rights
6.1 For Users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You may object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@gothicfontgenerator.net.
6.2 For Users in California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know: You may request disclosure of the personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is necessary.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at contact@gothicfontgenerator.net.
6.3 For All Users
Regardless of your location, you may:
- Contact us at any time to ask what data we hold about you
- Request deletion of any email correspondence you have sent us
- Reject optional analytics through the Site footer preferences if analytics are enabled later
- Review or update your cookie preferences from the Site footer
7. Children's Privacy
Gothic Font Generator is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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 at contact@gothicfontgenerator.net and we will promptly delete such information.
If you are located in the EEA, this age threshold is 16 years old in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site
- Secure hosting infrastructure provided by Vercel
- Limiting access to any collected data to the site owner only
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including links to Google's opt-out tools, font resources, and other references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Post the revised policy on this page
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Primary Email: contact@gothicfontgenerator.net
Backup Email: contact@gothicfontgenerator.net
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.
When contacting us about a privacy matter, please use the subject line prefix [Privacy] to help us route your message correctly.