1. Introduction

Welcome to OCR Handwriting Widget (“the Service”), operated by BIQE V.O.F. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By using this Service, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Our Service allows users to upload images to extract text (OCR).

When you upload an image:

• It is processed automatically.

• The image and its OCR result are temporarily stored on our servers.

• Both are automatically deleted within 2 hours by a scheduled cleanup process.

3. User Responsibilities

• You must have the legal right to upload the images you submit.

• Do not upload any illegal, offensive, or copyrighted materials without permission.

• You are responsible for ensuring the uploaded content does not violate any law.

4. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of your uploaded content and OCR results.

We claim no ownership over any data processed through the Service.

5. Service Availability

We aim to provide continuous and reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

We may modify or suspend the Service at any time without prior notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided “as is,” without any warranties of any kind.

We are not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service.

7. Changes

We may update these Terms periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.

1. Overview

We value your privacy and collect only the minimal information needed to operate the widget.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and when it’s deleted.

2. Data We Collect

When you use the Service, we collect:

• Uploaded images – used only to perform OCR.

• OCR results – stored temporarily for you to access after upload.

• Location data (country and city) – derived from your IP address, used only for anonymous usage statistics.

• Technical data – such as browser type, operating system, and timestamp, used for analytics and performance monitoring.

We do not collect names, emails, or any direct identifiers.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process data to:

• Perform OCR and display the extracted text.

• Allow short-term access to the OCR result after upload.

• Improve widget performance and reliability.

• Analyze aggregated usage statistics (e.g., usage by country or browser type).

4. Data Retention and Deletion

• Uploaded images and OCR results: automatically deleted within 2 hours by a scheduled cleanup process.

• Analytics data (Google Analytics): stored according to Google’s retention policies (https://policies.google.com/technologies/retention), which you can review.

• Statistical data (country/city): stored only in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

We do not keep any backups containing personal or uploaded data after deletion.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or rent your data to third parties.

We use Google Analytics to analyze widget usage, which may collect anonymized technical data as described in Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

Data may be disclosed only if required by law.

6. Security

We use HTTPS for all connections and restrict server access to authorized personnel only.

Uploaded files are stored in a secure, isolated directory.

7. Cookies and Tracking

The widget uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics.

Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how users interact with the widget (e.g., number of uploads, countries of use, browser types).

These analytics cookies:

• Do not collect any uploaded images, OCR results, or identifying personal data.

• Help us improve performance and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) or by adjusting your browser settings to block analytics cookies.

If the widget is embedded on another website, that site may use its own cookies and tracking tools — please review their privacy policy separately.

8. Your Rights (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Request access to your data.

• Request deletion of any temporarily stored data.

• Object to processing for analytics purposes.

Contact us at: support@ocr-handwriting.com

9. Data Controller

Data Controller: BIQE V.O.F.

Location: Netherlands

Email: support@ocr-handwriting.com

10. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The most recent version will always be published on this page.