Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 22 May 2025
1. Who We Are
Glitch-TextGenerator.com (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an online tool that lets people create glitch / Zalgo / corrupted Unicode text for personal or commercial projects.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Text Input (optional) | The words you paste into the generator | Render glitch output; never stored after your session ends |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited, time-on-page | Traffic analytics, fraud prevention, service optimization |
| Cookies & Similar Tech | First-party session cookie, Google Analytics cookie | Remember preferences, compile anonymous stats |
We do not knowingly collect “special category” data (race, political opinions, biometric identifiers, etc.).
3. How We Use Your Info
- Provide, maintain & improve the generator
- Diagnose technical issues and defend against abuse
- Measure marketing performance (e.g., which landing page converts best)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases (GDPR)
| Basis | Why It Applies |
|---|---|
| Consent | You choose to paste text, accept cookies, or subscribe to updates. |
| Legitimate Interests | Site security, analytics, and feature improvement. |
| Legal Obligations | Responding to lawful data-access requests or court orders. |
5. Data Retention
- Text input: purged automatically when you leave or refresh the page
- Analytics logs: up to 26 months, then aggregated or deleted
- Email list: until you unsubscribe or your address bounces
6. Data Security
We encrypt traffic with HTTPS, store logs on access-controlled servers, and audit code for OWASP Top-10 risks.
7. Third-Party Services
We rely on:
- Cloudflare (global CDN & DDoS protection)
- Google Analytics 4 (anonymous usage tracking; IP anonymization enabled)
- SendGrid (transactional email for “Contact Us” form responses)
Each provider has its own privacy practices.
8. Your Rights
- Access / Export your personal data
- Correct or Delete inaccurate data
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority
California residents may request a “Shine the Light” report or opt-out of “sale” (we don’t sell personal data anyway).
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal info from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We’ll post any updates here and revise the “Effective Date.” Material changes may be announced via banner or email.
11. Contact Us
privacy@glitch-textgenerator.com
Glitch-Text Generator LLC, 8 The Wormhole, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA