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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Overview

ViewJSON ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Storage (Client-Side Only)

We use browser localStorage and IndexedDB to store:

  • Your JSON editing history (stored locally on your device only)
  • User preferences (sidebar state, settings)
  • Warning acknowledgments

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Account Information

If you sign in with Google or GitHub, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Profile picture
  • Display name
  • Username (GitHub only)

2.3 Cloud Storage (Future Feature)

When cloud storage is enabled, we may store:

  • JSON content you choose to save
  • Associated metadata (creation date, last modified)

2.4 Analytics (Future)

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect:

  • Anonymous usage data
  • Page views and interactions
  • Device and browser information

3. How We Use Information

  • To provide and improve the Service
  • To authenticate users
  • To store your data for cloud sync features
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts: For typography
  • Google Sign-In: For authentication
  • GitHub: For authentication
  • Cloudflare: For hosting and CDN

These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it. Cloud-stored data is retained until you delete it or your account.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Clear your local storage at any time

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@viewjson.net.

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