Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2, 2026
Perler Bead Art ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at https://www.pixel-beads.com — a free online Perler bead pattern generator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our website.
1. Overview
By continuing to use Perler Bead Art, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information, including IP address and approximate geographic location, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited and time spent on each page, referring URL, and device type (desktop, tablet, mobile).
2.2 Information You Provide
If you contact us via our contact form, we may collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not store this information beyond what is necessary to reply.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and to serve relevant advertising. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
3. Google AdSense
Our website uses Google AdSense to display third-party advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. It may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
3.1 What Google Collects
Google AdSense may collect and use the following data for ad serving: anonymous identifiers stored in cookies, browsing behavior on this and other websites, interest categories used for personalized advertising, and device information and anonymized IP address.
3.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google through: Google Ad Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads), Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org/), or Your Online Choices for EU users (https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/).
3.3 Google's Privacy Policy
For full details on how Google collects and uses data, please review: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Amazon Associates Program
Perler Bead Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon product link on our site, Amazon may use cookies to track your purchase activity. We may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Amazon's Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies: Google AdSense (display advertising), Google Analytics (website traffic analysis), and Amazon Associates (product affiliate links). We do not control how these third parties collect or use your information. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Amazon Associates | Product affiliate links | amazon.com/privacy |
6. Cookie Policy
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Necessary | Required for core website functionality |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics) |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads |
6.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features on this website.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
8. User-Uploaded Images
When you use our pattern generator, you may upload an image to convert it into a bead pattern.
If you choose to make your pattern public: Your uploaded image and the generated pattern will be stored on our servers and displayed publicly on the website, where other users can view and use it.
If you choose to keep your pattern private: We will not store your image or pattern on our servers. The image is processed temporarily in your browser or on our server solely to generate the pattern preview, and is immediately discarded once the session ends. We do not retain any copy of non-public images.
You are responsible for ensuring that any image you upload does not infringe on third-party rights. By making a pattern public, you grant Perler Bead Art a non-exclusive license to display that content on the website.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
Our servers and third-party service providers may be located outside your country or region. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at https://www.pixel-beads.com/contact
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