Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2025

1. Introduction

ComboMoji ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect minimal personal information. When you use our Service, we may collect:

  • Search queries (temporarily, for providing search results)
  • Language preferences
  • Emoji combinations you create (session-based only)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • IP address (anonymized)

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

3.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Session cookies: To maintain your language preference during your visit
  • CSRF tokens: To protect against cross-site request forgery attacks

3.2 Analytics Cookies

If enabled, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:

  • Google Analytics (if configured) to track page views and user interactions
  • These cookies help us improve our Service by understanding usage patterns

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Accept all cookies
  • Receive a notification when a cookie is set

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Remember your language preferences
  • Improve search functionality and results
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Protect against malicious activity

5. Data Retention

We retain data for the minimum time necessary:

  • Session data: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Search queries: Not stored permanently
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 2 years
  • Server logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of analytics tracking

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.

13. Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights