Privacy Policy

Effective Date

August 23, 2025

Quick Summary

Planning tools only. No auto-drawing. Your data stays private.

Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Wplace Maker. We provide planning and overlay tools for Wplace creators.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you:

Visit our website at https://wplacemaker.com
Use our planning tools (Color Converter, Blue Marble, Overlay Pro guides)
Contact us for support

Important

Our tools are designed for planning and overlay guidance only. We do not provide auto-drawing services or collect sensitive creative data.

Data We Collect

Information You Provide

Contact details when you reach out to us (email, name)
Feedback and support requests you submit
Newsletter subscription (if applicable)

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage logs: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
Analytics data: Traffic sources, user flow, feature usage
Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section below)

What We Don't Collect

We do not collect:

Your Wplace account credentials
Templates or images you process through our tools
Personal payment information (handled by third-party processors)
Sensitive personal data (health, political views, etc.)

How We Use Data

We use your information to:

Service Delivery

Provide and maintain our planning tools
Process your support requests
Send important service updates

Experience Improvement

Analyze tool usage to enhance features
Identify and fix technical issues
Develop new planning capabilities

Security & Compliance

Detect and prevent abuse
Protect against security threats
Comply with legal obligations

Send newsletters or feature updates (if subscribed)
Respond to your inquiries

Legal Bases

Where applicable under GDPR, we process your data based on:

Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Service improvement and security
Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)): Delivering requested services
Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Marketing communications
Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)): Compliance requirements

Cookies & Analytics

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our tools
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

Third-Party Analytics

We use analytics services (representative examples: Google Analytics, similar tools) to understand user behavior and improve our services.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

Opt-out links: Most analytics providers offer opt-out options through their privacy settings.

We use Google AdSense to display ads on this site. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and/or other sites. Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to show ads to you based on your visit to this and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opt-out of personalized ads:

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at AboutAds: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

For users in the EEA/UK, we present a consent banner that lets you choose whether to allow cookies for personalized ads. Ads may still appear, but they may be non-personalized depending on your choices.

To learn how Google uses data in advertising, please see: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data

Usage logs: 24 months maximum
Contact information: Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
Analytics data: Aggregated data may be kept longer for trend analysis

Deletion Requests

We may share limited data with:

Hosting providers: To deliver our services
Analytics platforms: For usage insights (anonymized where possible)
Support tools: To respond to your inquiries
Payment processors: If you make purchases (they handle transaction data directly)

Representative Examples

Common service categories include cloud hosting, customer support platforms, and web analytics.

We do not sell your data or share it for advertising purposes.

International Transfers

Where applicable, data transfers outside your region are protected by:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Other appropriate safeguards as required by law

Your Rights

Access & Control

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update incorrect information
Deletion: Request removal of your data
Portability: Receive your data in a common format
Object: Opt out of certain processing activities
Restrict: Limit how we use your data

Exercising Rights

Security Measures

How We Protect Data

We implement reasonable security measures including:

Encryption for data transmission
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Staff training on data protection

Important Note

No system is 100% secure. While we use industry-standard protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions where applicable).

We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at support@wplacemaker.com.

Changes to This Policy

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

Changes in our services
New legal requirements
Improved data practices

Notification

We'll notify you of significant changes by:

Posting updates on our website
Sending email notifications (if you've provided contact details)
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top

Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights:

Email: support@wplacemaker.com

Response Time

We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

See also: Our Terms of Service for usage rules and service terms.

Last Updated: August 23, 2025