Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we protect it.

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Igfonts.us ("we," "our," or "us"), operated at https://igfonts.us. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the ePrivacy Directive.

This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. It applies to all visitors and users of our website and font generator service.

2. Who We Are

Igfonts.us is a free, browser-based Unicode text styling tool. For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Text Input — Not Collected

We do not collect, transmit, or store any text you type into our font generator. All text transformation happens entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:

  • IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized by our analytics provider)
  • Browser type, version, and language
  • Operating system and device type
  • Pages visited, time spent, and navigation path
  • Referring URL and search terms
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from IP)
  • Screen resolution and viewport size

3.3 Contact Form Data

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect the name, email address, subject, and message you provide. This data is processed by Formspree (our form handler) and forwarded to us via email. We use it solely to respond to your inquiry.

4. How We Use Information

We use the automatically collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent abuse
  • Display relevant advertisements to support our free service
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal basis (GDPR): We process data based on (a) your consent for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, (b) our legitimate interest in operating, securing, and improving the website, and (c) legal obligations where applicable.

5. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage) as described below.

5.1 Essential Cookies

Required for core website functionality (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference). These cannot be disabled.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Set by Google Analytics (Google LLC) to measure traffic and usage patterns. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data.

  • Provider: Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Cookies: _ga, _ga_*
  • Retention: up to 14 months
  • Purpose: Understand visitor behavior, page performance, traffic sources

5.3 Advertising Cookies

Set by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites.

  • Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager — serves display ads; may set cookies such as __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID. Google Ad Privacy

5.4 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. Analytics and advertising scripts are only loaded after you click "Accept All." If you click "Reject Non-Essential," those scripts are not loaded.

You can change your preference at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in our website footer, which re-opens the consent banner so you can update your choice
  • Adjusting your browser's cookie settings to block or delete cookies
  • Using the opt-out links provided in section 6 below for specific advertising partners

Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of our font generator. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

6. Advertising and Third-Party Partners

We display third-party advertisements to keep our service free. Our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide personalized advertisements.

6.1 Google AdSense

Google AdSense serves advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. Google may collect your IP address, browser information, and page-visit data. Manage Google Ad Settings.

6.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising from multiple networks by visiting:

7. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 uses first-party cookies and collects data such as page views, session duration, traffic sources, device information, and approximate location.

Google Analytics data may be processed on servers in the United States. Google acts as our data processor for analytics data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Third-Party Services

In addition to advertising and analytics, we use:

9. Data Retention

  • Font generator text: Not stored at all (processed client-side only).
  • Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for up to 14 months, then automatically deleted.
  • Advertising cookies: Retention varies by provider — typically 13 months (see provider policies above).
  • Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months to handle your inquiry, then deleted.
  • Server logs: Retained by our hosting provider (Vercel) for up to 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data, including HTTPS encryption for all connections, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16 (or under 13 in jurisdictions where that is the applicable age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@igfonts.us and we will promptly delete it.

12. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling for advertising.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent (e.g., non-essential cookies).

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@igfonts.us. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA. You can opt out by rejecting non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or using the opt-out links in Section 6.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights, email privacy@igfonts.us with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.

14. International Data Transfers

Our third-party service providers (Google, Formspree, Vercel) may process data in the United States or other countries outside your country of residence. Where required, these transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful transfer mechanisms approved by the European Commission.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. There is no industry-wide standard for honoring DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your privacy preferences through our cookie consent banner and the opt-out links provided above.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or advertising partnerships. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our homepage.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.