Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2026-08-24
This Privacy Policy explains how Simple Cross Stitch (“we”, “us”, “the site”) handles information. This site provides a browser-based tool to generate cross stitch charts from an image.
Summary
- Your images: processed locally in your browser and not uploaded by the generator.
- Ads: Google AdSense may collect information and use cookies to show ads.
- Affiliate links: we may earn a commission when you follow a marked shopping link and make a qualifying purchase.
- Analytics: Google Analytics may collect usage data (for example, page views).
- Suggestions: if you submit feedback, it may include text you type into the form.
Images processed locally
When you generate a pattern, your image is processed in your browser on your device. The generator does not upload your image to our servers.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies or similar technologies to personalize ads or measure performance. For more information, see Google’s policies and your Google ad settings.
Analytics
We may use analytics to understand how the site is used (for example, which pages are visited). This helps us improve the tool and content.
Affiliate links
Some shopping links may be affiliate links. If you follow a marked link to Amazon and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon handles the destination page and may process information according to its own privacy policies.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Suggestions form
If you submit the Suggestions form, we receive the text you type and any optional email you provide. We may use this information to respond, fix bugs, or improve the site.
Children’s privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us via the Suggestions page.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will be updated.
Contact
For privacy questions, please use the Suggestions page.