Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-27

Short summary: The image shadow tool processes images locally in your browser (client-side). By default this site does not upload or store images on our servers. We may collect minimal server logs and use third-party services (for example Google AdSense) which may collect data — see details below.

1. Data controller / site owner

This website is operated by: Maximilian Schillinger.
Contact email: contact@imageshadowtool.com

2. Client-side image processing

The core functionality (adding a shadow to an image) runs entirely in the user's web browser using HTML5 Canvas. When you open an image in the tool, the pixels are processed locally on your device. Unless you explicitly upload a file to this server, we do not receive, transmit, or store your image data.

3. What data we may collect

Client-side data: Optional preferences (UI settings) may be stored locally in your browser (cookies/localStorage). This data remains on the user's device.
Server logs: Hosting servers (located in Germany) may record IP address, timestamp, requested URL, HTTP status, user agent and referrer for operational, security and abuse-prevention purposes.
Third-party services: When you load third-party scripts (ads, analytics), those providers may set cookies or collect identifiers and usage data according to their own policies.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We may use minimal functional cookies/localStorage to remember UI preferences. Third-party providers (ads, analytics) may set their own cookies. For visitors in the EU/EEA, if you enable personalized advertising or analytics that require consent, you must obtain explicit consent before loading those third-party scripts.

5. Advertising (Google AdSense)

This site may display advertising from Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and identifiers to deliver, measure and personalize ads. We do not control their data collection practices — please consult: Google Privacy & Terms and AdSense: privacy.

6. Legal basis and purposes

Provision of the website and its client-side functionality: legitimate interest / contract performance where applicable.
Server logs for security, abuse prevention and debugging: legitimate interest.
Advertising and analytics: for EU/EEA visitors processing relies on consent where required; otherwise other lawful bases may apply depending on the provider.

7. Data retention

Server logs are retained only as long as necessary for operational, security and legal reasons. Local data (cookies/localStorage) remains on the user's device until removed by the user or the browser. Third-party providers retain data according to their own policies.

8. International transfers

The website is hosted on servers in Germany. Third-party providers (for example Google) may transfer data outside the EEA; such transfers are governed by the providers' safeguards and applicable law. When integrating third-party services, review their transfer mechanisms and documentation.

9. Your rights (EU / GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA you have rights including: access, rectification, erasure (where applicable), restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights contact: contact@imageshadowtool.com.

10. Children

This site is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under applicable age limits. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of the page.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your data protection rights contact:
contact@imageshadowtool.com