Last Updated: February 22, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to WithSwag.org ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our subtitle editor tools.
Quick Summary: We collect minimal personal information. We use cookies and Google AdSense for advertising. We use Firebase for authentication. Your subtitle data is stored locally in your browser. We comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
When you create an account or subscribe to our Pro service, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Payment information (processed securely by PayPal)
- Subscription status and dates
2. Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device information (screen size, timezone, language)
- Referral source
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
- Local Storage: Stores your subtitle data locally in your browser
4. Subtitle Data
Your subtitle files and content are:
- Stored locally in your browser's localStorage
- Synced to Firebase for Pro users (encrypted in transit)
- Never shared with third parties
- Automatically deleted after 7 days of inactivity for free users
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and maintain our subtitle editor service
- Process your Pro subscription payments
- Send you service-related notifications
- Improve and optimize our website
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense)
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Third-Party Advertising
- Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance
- Pro subscribers do not see advertisements
Google AdSense Privacy
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. For more information, visit Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.
Data Storage and Security
Firebase Authentication and Storage
We use Google Firebase for:
- User authentication (email/password)
- Storing user account information
- Syncing subtitle data for Pro users
Firebase complies with GDPR and other international privacy standards. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to personal data
- Secure payment processing via PayPal
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase: Authentication and data storage (Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense: Advertising (Privacy Policy)
- PayPal: Payment processing (Privacy Policy)
- Vercel: Website hosting (Privacy Policy)
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Subtitle Data (Free Users): Stored locally, cleared after 7 days of inactivity
- Subtitle Data (Pro Users): Retained until you delete your account
- Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@withswag.org
- Website: https://withswag.org
Cookie Consent
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the consent management platform that appears when you first visit our site.
Your Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.