Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how LayPic (https://laypic.com) handles your data. We take your privacy seriously and process as little personal data as possible.

Key point: LayPic processes all photos entirely in your web browser. No images are uploaded to our servers. Your photos never leave your device.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Thomas Harnisch
Königskinderweg 74f
22457 Hamburg, Germany
Email: [email protected]

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Server Log Files

Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information transmitted by your browser in server log files:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Hostname of the accessing device
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring a secure and stable website).

3.2 Photos and Images

All photos you use in LayPic are processed exclusively in your browser using client-side JavaScript (HTML5 Canvas). No images are transmitted to, stored on, or accessible by our servers at any time. We have zero access to your photos.

3.3 No Cookies, No Tracking

LayPic does not use cookies, analytics tools, or tracking scripts. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any similar service.

4. WordPress Plugin

LayPic offers a free WordPress plugin that embeds a widget on third-party websites. The plugin:

• Does not collect any personal data from website visitors
• Does not set cookies
• Does not load external scripts or stylesheets
• Generates a link to laypic.com containing only the referring page URL and collage configuration parameters

The redirect to laypic.com only happens when a visitor actively clicks the widget link. No data is transmitted automatically.

5. Third-Party Services

We do not use external CDN services, analytics tools, or advertising networks. All JavaScript libraries (Fabric.js, jsPDF) are hosted locally on our server.

6. Data Retention

Server log files are retained for the duration required by our hosting provider for technical operation, typically up to 30 days. No other personal data is stored.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — You can request information about your stored personal data
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — You can request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) — You can request restriction of processing
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — You can request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — You can object to the processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Thomas Harnisch
Königskinderweg 74f
22457 Hamburg, Germany
Email: [email protected]

10. Advertising (Google AdMob)

The free version of LayPic displays advertisements through the Google AdMob service. AdMob is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When serving advertisements, Google may collect the following data:

• Device advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID)
• IP address
• Device information (model, operating system, screen size)
• Ad interactions (clicks, impressions)
• Approximate location (based on IP address)

This data is used by Google to deliver and optimize advertisements. LayPic itself does not have access to this data.

By subscribing to LayPic Pro, advertising is completely disabled. In this case, no data is transmitted to Google AdMob.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

11. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

LayPic offers an optional subscription (“LayPic Pro”) as an auto-renewing subscription. Payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple (Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA) through the App Store.

LayPic does not have access to your payment information (credit card number, bank details, etc.). Subscription management and cancellation is handled through your Apple ID settings.

For more information, please visit:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

12. Terms of Use

The standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) for licensed applications apply:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Last updated: March 2026