Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

At SSTV Studio, 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 otherwise handle your personal information when you visit and use our application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you use SSTV Studio, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics:

• Browser and Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device model
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, features used, interaction patterns
• Network Information: IP address (anonymized), referrer URL, geographic location (country/region level)
• Session Data: Session duration, user flow through the application

1.2 Information You Provide

• SSTV Images: Images you upload for encoding are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers
• Audio Files: Audio files you upload for decoding are processed locally and never stored or transmitted
• Transmission History: Your SSTV transmission history is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and never sent to our servers

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following technologies to enhance your experience:

• Google Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site analytics (can be disabled via consent dialog)
• Consent Cookie: Remembers your cookie preference for 365 days
• Browser Local Storage: Stores your transmission history locally (not sent to servers)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Analytics and Improvement

We use Google Analytics to understand:

• How users interact with SSTV Studio features
• Which pages and features are most popular
• Geographic distribution of our user base
• Browser compatibility and performance issues
• User flow and potential usability improvements

2.2 Service Optimization

• Improve application performance and reliability
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior
• Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices

2.3 What We Do NOT Do

• Never sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties
• Never share your SSTV images or audio files with anyone
• Never use your data for marketing or advertising purposes
• Never store your upload history on our servers
• Never access your transmission history (stored only locally in your browser)

3. Data Processing and Privacy

3.1 Local Processing

SSTV Studio is a browser-based application that processes all data locally:

• Image encoding/decoding happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly
• Audio processing occurs locally using Web Audio API
• No images, audio files, or encoding/decoding results are transmitted to our servers
• Your data is completely under your control

3.2 Google Analytics Data

Google Analytics data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can:

• Opt-out of Google Analytics collection via our consent dialog
• Disable Google Analytics at any time by rejecting cookies
• Use Google's browser extension to disable Google Analytics globally
• Adjust your browser privacy settings

3.3 IP Address Handling

Google Analytics collects IP addresses but anonymizes them in accordance with Google's privacy practices. We do not store or log IP addresses ourselves.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

Purpose: Website usage analytics and performance tracking

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: You can opt-out via our cookie consent dialog or use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Google Fonts

Purpose: Load custom typography

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.3 Buy Me a Coffee

Purpose: Optional donation platform (widget on pages)

Privacy Policy: Buy Me a Coffee Privacy Policy

5. Data Security

5.1 HTTPS Encryption

SSTV Studio uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission between your browser and our servers.

5.2 Browser Security

Your transmission history and local data are stored in your browser's local storage, which is isolated from other websites and protected by your browser's security model.

5.3 No Server Storage

Since we don't store your SSTV images or audio files on our servers, there is minimal risk of data breach affecting your content.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Cookie Consent

You have full control over cookie usage:

• Accept: Enables Google Analytics tracking
• Reject: Disables Google Analytics
• Change Anytime: Clear the 'sstv_cookie_consent' cookie from your browser to change your preference

6.2 Browser Controls

• Clear cookies and local storage from your browser settings
• Disable JavaScript to prevent local storage
• Use private/incognito browsing modes
• Adjust browser privacy settings

6.3 Data Access and Deletion

• Your Transmission History: Stored locally in your browser - you control it completely
• Analytics Data: Managed by Google - contact Google for access/deletion requests
• Cookies: Delete them anytime from your browser settings

7. Children's Privacy

SSTV Studio is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

10. Summary

The Bottom Line:

• ✓ All your SSTV content (images/audio) is processed locally - never leaves your device
• ✓ We use Google Analytics to understand how you use the app - you can opt-out
• ✓ Your transmission history is stored locally in your browser - we never see it
• ✓ We never sell, share, or misuse your data
• ✓ You have full control over cookies and local storage
• ✓ Our site uses HTTPS encryption for security