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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ASCII Art Archive

This is the Privacy Policy for ASCII Art Archive, accessible from https://www.asciiart.eu/

This policy was last updated 4th September 2025

Who We Are

We who provide this website are a Swedish internet company ("Injosoft") located near Gothenburg.

Information We May Collect From You

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  • If you contact us, we will keep a record of our correspondence.
  • Like many other websites, we make use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. These data will not be combined with data from other sources.
  • We collect analytics information when you use the website to help us improve it, including through the use of cookies. We may also share aggregated and/or anonymized data about your actions on our website with third-party service providers of analytics services.
  • In addition, if you choose to create a user account, additional information is collected as described in the section User Accounts and Community Features.

User Accounts and Community Features

When you create an account on asciiart.eu, we collect information such as your username, email address, and any content you choose to create, save, or share (including ASCII art, comments, and likes). This information is used solely for providing you with account functionality, enabling community interaction, and improving the service.

Please note that any content you choose to make public (such as comments or artwork) will be visible to other users. We recommend that you do not include personal information in your public contributions.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

What Do We Use Your Data For?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site. Log files are used internally only, and are not associated with any particular user.

Where Do We Store Your Personal Data?

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination inside the European Economic Area ("EEA").

By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing, or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We protect our databases with various physical, technical, and procedural measures, and we restrict access to your information by unauthorized persons. All information transmitted through us is stored on our secure server.

Do We Disclose Any Information to Outside Parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

Yes, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Where required by law, you will be asked to provide explicit consent to the collection and processing of your personal data, for example through cookie consent banners or opt-in mechanisms. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Who Will Your Information Be Shared With?

We only share and disclose your information with the following third parties:

  • Advertising (Google AdSense)

    We partner with a third-party ad network to display advertising on our website or to manage our advertising on other websites. Our ad network partner uses cookies and web beacons to collect non-personal information about your activities on our website, as well as other websites, to provide you targeted advertising based upon your interests.

    If you wish not to have this information used for the purpose of serving you targeted ads, you may opt out by clicking here. Please note this does not opt you out of being served advertising. You may continue to receive generic ads.

  • Google Analytics

    This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

    • IP Anonymization
      We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website for all visitors. Your IP address will be shortened by Google within the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services regarding website activity and Internet usage for us. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with any other data held by Google.
    • Browser Plugin
      You can prevent these cookies from being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google and processed by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
    • Objecting to Data Collection
      You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this site: Disable Google Analytics

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the address below. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Under GDPR you have the following rights:

  1. Right to access: the right to request copies of your personal information from us
  2. Right to rectification: the right to have your personal information corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete
  3. Right to erasure: the right to request that we delete or remove your personal information from our systems
  4. Right to restrict processing: the right to block us from using your personal information or limit the way in which we can use it
  5. Right to data portability: the right to request that we move, copy, or transfer your personal information
  6. Right to object: the right to object to our use of your personal information including where we use it for our legitimate interests
  7. Withdrawal of Consent: the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time

Your Privacy Rights (CCPA – California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal data we collect, use, and share
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

For How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?

Your personal information will be processed to the extent necessary for the performance of our obligations, and for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which the information is collected, in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable data protection laws. When we no longer need your personal information, we will take all reasonable steps to remove it from our systems and records or anonymize it so that you can no longer be identified from it.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. For users within the European Union, the minimum age may be higher (up to 16) depending on the country’s legislation. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Email Policy

We do not collect, sell, rent, or otherwise distribute email addresses or any other personal information. We also do not solicit or collect any emails unless you make a request for reuse of our content, advertising inquiries, or other general inquiries. All discussions by email or phone are completely confidential unless we obtain written consent from you.

Links to Other Websites

We may from time to time publish links to other websites we believe to be of interest. However, we have no control over these sites, which are not governed by this Privacy Policy.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Any changes we may make to our Privacy Policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail.

How You Can Contact Us

Questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy or GDPR/CCPA are welcomed and should be addressed to

Because email communications are not always secure, please do not include sensitive information in your emails to us.