Privacy Policy

Introduction

At MergeImages.net, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services. By using MergeImages.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Images You Upload

Important: How your images are handled depends on which tool you use. Our client-side tools (image merge, photo collage, profile picture, filters, format converters, and SVG tools) process everything directly in your browser, so those images never leave your device. Our AI tools (AI upscaler, background remover, object remover, AI headshot, and passport photo maker) must transmit your image to our processing servers and the AI providers that power them; those images are deleted after processing and are not used for any other purpose. This means:

• Client-side tools: images remain entirely on your device and are never uploaded, so we never see, store, or have access to them
• Client-side tools: no image data is transmitted over the internet, and all image data is cleared once you close the browser
• AI tools: your image is transmitted to our processing servers and AI providers solely to perform the requested operation
• AI tools: images are deleted after processing and are never sold, shared for advertising, or used to train models

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This may collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on MergeImages.net. Essential cookies are required for core site functionality such as authentication (Stack Auth, self-hosted) and user preferences. For analytics, we use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), PostHog, and OpenPanel to understand how our site is used — these tools may set cookies on your device. We also use Google AdSense, which may serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity and sets its own cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. By using MergeImages.net, you agree to the use of these technologies as described here.

How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Improve and optimize our website
• Understand user behavior and preferences
• Diagnose technical issues
• Analyze traffic patterns
• Enforce our acceptable-use rules, including restrictions on pornography, obscene, indecent, or otherwise objectionable content

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
• Google Tag Manager: For managing website tags and tracking
• Google AdSense — serves personalized ads and uses advertising cookies (DART):
• PostHog — product analytics:
• OpenPanel — usage analytics:

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Advertising & Opt-Out

We use Google AdSense to display ads on MergeImages.net. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising through any of the following:

• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (your online choices): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Opting out stops personalized ads but you may still see non-personalized ads. You can also manage advertising cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

Since we don't store your images or personal data, there's minimal risk of data breaches affecting your content. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or extensions
• Opt out of personalized advertising using the controls described in the Advertising & Opt-Out section below
• Request information about data we may have collected
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know what personal data is collected, used, and shared
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (the use of cookies for Google ad personalization may be considered "sharing" under the CCPA)
• Right to request deletion of personal information we hold about you
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, or to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. 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.

Changes to This 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.