This Privacy Policy describes how AddressGenerator.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
01.Information We Collect
AddressGenerator.org is designed with a minimal data collection approach. Here is what we collect:
Free Users
- No personal information is required to use the free address generator.
- No account creation or sign-up is needed.
- Generated addresses are created entirely client-side and are never sent to our servers.
Pro Subscribers
- Email address: Collected during the Stripe checkout process to manage your subscription.
- Payment information: All payment data is processed directly by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers, CVVs, or other sensitive payment details on our servers.
- Subscription status: We store a record of your active subscription to grant access to Pro features.
02.Cookies & Local Storage
We use the following storage mechanisms:
- localStorage (theme preference):We store your selected theme (dark or light mode) in your browser's localStorage. This is not a cookie and is never sent to our servers.
- localStorage (Pro status): For Pro subscribers, we store subscription status locally to enable Pro features without repeated server checks.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page views, traffic sources, device types). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out using browser extensions or cookie settings.
- Google AdSense: We display ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your browsing activity. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
03.Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing for Pro subscriptions | Email, payment method (handled by Stripe) |
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | Anonymous browsing data |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Cookie-based ad personalization |
04.How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the address generation service.
- To process Pro subscription payments via Stripe.
- To send transactional emails related to your subscription (receipts, renewal notices).
- To analyze site usage and improve our tools.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for purposes other than those listed above.
05.Data Retention
- Generated addresses: Never stored. All generation happens client-side in your browser.
- Subscription data: Retained for the duration of your active subscription and for a reasonable period afterward for accounting and legal purposes.
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings (typically 26 months).
06.Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate personal data.
- Delete your personal data (right to erasure).
- Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Export your data in a portable format.
- Opt out of cookies and tracking via your browser settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
07.Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. All connections to our website are encrypted via HTTPS. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
08.Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
09.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
10.Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: