Swatch.ing (“Swatching,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our website, including our color extraction tools and Google AdSense–supported content.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not collect, store, or request any personally identifiable information (PII). No accounts, logins, names, or emails are ever collected.

1.2 Uploaded Images

When you upload an image:

• The image is temporarily stored only to extract color data.
• It is automatically deleted shortly after processing.
• Images are never reused, shared, sold, or used to train AI models.

1.3 Swatch Data

We may store anonymous color palette data (such as extracted hex values) to improve our tools, create popular swatches, and enhance the site. This data contains no personal information or images.

1.4 Usage Data

We may collect anonymous technical data such as browser type, device type, and page interactions to improve site performance.

2. Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

Swatching uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies or device identifiers to serve ads, measure performance, and prevent fraud. Google may collect data such as IP address, device information, and browsing activity.

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie or similar technologies to:

• Serve personalized or non-personalized ads
• Limit repeated ads
• Improve relevance

You may opt out of personalized ads at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

3. Cookies

Swatching uses essential cookies, analytics cookies (anonymous), and Google AdSense cookies. You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use hosting providers, CDNs, and image processing tools. These services only handle data as needed for functionality and cannot use it for their own purposes.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards including encryption (HTTPS), secure servers, and automatic deletion of uploaded files.

6. Children’s Privacy

The site is not intended for children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Your Choices

You may disable cookies, opt out of personalized ads, or choose not to upload images. Since we do not collect personal data, no deletion requests are required.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

Email: contact@swatch.ing

Cookie Policy for Swatch.ing (“Swatching”)

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Swatching uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and support Google AdSense.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites remember preferences and function properly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Used for core site functionality such as image upload flow, session handling, and security.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Anonymous)

Used to understand site performance and usage patterns. No personal data is collected.

2.3 Google AdSense Cookies

Used for ad display, personalization (if enabled), frequency capping, and performance measurement.

Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

3. Managing Cookies

You may control or disable cookies in your browser settings. You may also opt out of personalized ads:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads