Privacy Policy

Introduction

At EmojiKit, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (emojikit.app), our API services, and any related features. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your personal information remains safe and secure.

Information We Collect

EmojiKit is designed to be a lightweight, privacy-respecting service. We collect minimal data to provide and improve our services:

• API Usage Data: When you use our API, we log request counts and timestamps to enforce rate limits and prevent abuse. We do not log the specific content of your API requests.
• Email Address: If you sign up for an API key, we collect your email address to send you your key and important service notifications. We will never sell your email address to third parties.
• Usage Analytics: We use anonymized analytics to understand how our service is used — which emojis are popular, which features are used most, and general traffic patterns. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

We do not collect personal information such as your name, phone number, physical address, or payment information. Our core service — browsing and copying emojis — requires no account or personal information whatsoever.

Cookies

EmojiKit uses only essential cookies necessary for the operation of our website. These include session cookies for maintaining your preferences (such as theme selection) and CSRF protection cookies for security. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. If we implement analytics cookies in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent as required by applicable law.

Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate EmojiKit:

• Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand traffic patterns and popular content. These tools are configured to anonymize IP addresses and respect Do Not Track preferences.
• AI Services: Our AI-powered emoji search feature processes your search queries through AI models. We do not store your search queries permanently, and they are not used to build user profiles.
• Hosting: Our service is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure that provides built-in security features including DDoS protection and SSL encryption.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any information we hold. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. API keys are stored securely using hashed and salted formats. We regularly review our security practices and update them to address emerging threats. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and take immediate corrective action.

Data Retention

We retain API usage data for a maximum of 90 days for rate limiting and analytics purposes. Email addresses associated with API keys are retained as long as the API key is active. If you wish to delete your API key and associated data, you can contact us at boostwindow@gmail.com, and we will process your request within 30 days.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at boostwindow@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

EmojiKit is a general-audience website suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us can contact us at boostwindow@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at boostwindow@gmail.com. We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring that your privacy is respected.