Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 16, 2025

Welcome to Glitch Text Generator (hereinafter referred to as "the Website" or "we"). We take your privacy protection very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

1. Information Collection Overview

1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

The Website commits to:

• ❌ Not storing any text content you input: All content you enter into the text generator is processed locally in your browser only and is never uploaded to our servers
• ❌ Not requiring registration or login: You can use all features without creating an account
• ❌ Not collecting personal identification information: We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or other personal information
• ❌ Not using Cookies to store personal data: We do not store any personally identifiable information through Cookies

1.2 Anonymous Data We Collect

To improve service quality and user experience, we collect the following anonymous statistical information through third-party analytics tools:

Collected via Google Analytics:

• Page views and browsing paths
• Device types used (desktop, mobile, tablet, etc.)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Geographic location (country/region and city level)
• Traffic sources (search engines, direct access, external links, etc.)
• Time spent on pages
• Generator types used (Zalgo, Cursed, Flip, etc.)

Collected via Microsoft Clarity:

• Anonymous session replays (for analyzing user interaction patterns)
• Heatmap data (clicks, scrolling behavior)
• Page performance metrics
• JavaScript error logs

Important Note: All this data is anonymous and not linked to your personal identity. We cannot identify specific individual users through this data.

2. Data Processing Methods

2.1 Local Processing

All text conversion functions are completed locally in your browser:

• Unicode character conversion: Implemented using pure frontend JavaScript, no server involvement required
• Real-time preview: All preview effects are rendered on the client side
• Text copying: Copy function uses the browser's native clipboard API

Technical implementation:

• Uses unicode-text-decorator library for mathematical alphanumeric symbol conversion
• Uses confusables library for character obfuscation
• Custom character mapping dictionaries for special effects (Zalgo, Cursed, Glitch, etc.)

This means your text content never leaves your device; we cannot see or store anything you input.

2.2 No Server Storage

The Website is deployed on Cloudflare using Static Site Generation (SSG):

• The website consists of pre-rendered static HTML pages
• No backend server or database
• No possibility of storing user data

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior statistics

Types of data collected:

• Anonymous visit statistics
• Page performance metrics
• User device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

Data retention period: According to Google Analytics default settings, data is retained for 26 months

Privacy controls: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser
• Using your browser's privacy/incognito mode

More information: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

3.2 Microsoft Clarity

Purpose: User experience analysis and website optimization

Types of data collected:

• Anonymous session replays
• Heatmaps and scroll maps
• Click pattern analysis
• Page performance data

Data processing: Microsoft Clarity does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII); all data is anonymous

Privacy protection: Clarity automatically masks sensitive information (such as password input field contents)

More information: Microsoft Clarity Privacy Policy

3.3 Cloudflare

Purpose: Website hosting and Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Data Cloudflare may collect:

• IP addresses (for security protection and traffic analysis)
• Browser type and version
• Access timestamps
• Requested page URLs

Security features:

• DDoS protection
• SSL/TLS encryption
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)

More information: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

4. Cookies Usage

4.1 Cookies We Use

The Website uses minimal Cookies to provide basic functionality:

Essential Cookies (cannot be disabled):

• Theme preference settings (light/dark mode)
• Language selection preference (10 language options: en, zh, es, fr, de, ja, ko, ru, pt, id)
• Session state maintenance

Analytics Cookies (optional):

• Google Analytics Cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
• Microsoft Clarity Cookies (_clck, _clsk)

4.2 How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or delete Cookies through browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling Cookies may affect certain website features, such as theme settings and language preferences.

5. Data Security

5.1 Technical Protection Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted via SSL/TLS
• Cloudflare CDN: Provides DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
• Static site architecture: No database or backend, reducing data breach risks
• Local processing: Text conversion is completed entirely in your browser; data never leaves your device

5.2 Third-Party Service Security

The third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Cloudflare) are all industry-leading providers with strict security standards and privacy protection measures.

6. Children's Privacy Protection

The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will immediately delete the relevant information.

7. International Data Transfers

The Website is served through Cloudflare's global CDN network, and your data may be transferred between servers in different countries/regions. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Applicable regions:

• EU users: We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• US users: We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other regions: We comply with applicable local data protection laws

8. Your Rights

8.1 Data Access and Control

Since we do not collect or store your personal data:

• ✅ Right to access: We have no personal data about you to access
• ✅ Right to deletion: Text you input is never stored and requires no deletion
• ✅ Right to data portability: All generated text can be freely copied and used
• ✅ Right to object: You can disable analytics Cookies through browser settings

8.2 Analytics Data Control

You can control analytics data collection through:

1. Disable Google Analytics:

   • Install the Google Analytics Opt-out browser extension
   • Enable your browser's "Do Not Track" feature

2. Disable Microsoft Clarity:

   • Block the clarity.ms domain in your browser
   • Use privacy/incognito mode for browsing

3. Clear Cookies:

   • Regularly clear browser Cookies
   • Use your browser's privacy enhancement features

9. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Prominent announcements on the website homepage
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Reminders through the website notification system

Recommendation: Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to understand how we protect your information.

10. Data Breach Notification

Although we do not store user data, if a security incident involving third-party services occurs, we will:

1. Immediately investigate the scope and impact of the incident
2. Post an announcement on the website to notify users
3. Cooperate with relevant service providers to implement remedial measures
4. Report to regulatory authorities as required by law

11. Platform-Specific Usage Notes

11.1 Discord Users

If you use text generated by this website on Discord:

• Generated text is subject to Discord's privacy policy
• Discord may store your message content
• Please comply with Discord's Community Guidelines and Terms of Service

11.2 Roblox Users

If you use text generated by this website on Roblox:

• Generated text is subject to Roblox's privacy policy
• Roblox may filter or log chat content
• Please comply with Roblox's Content Policy and Terms of Use

11.3 Minecraft Users

If you use text generated by this website in Minecraft:

• Servers may log chat history
• Different servers may have different privacy policies
• Please comply with server rules and Minecraft EULA

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through:

• Visit our About page for contact information
• Send a message through the contact form provided on the website

Response time: We will respond within 7 business days of receiving your request.

13. Legal Compliance

13.1 Applicable Laws

This Privacy Policy is governed by the following laws and regulations:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - applicable to EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - applicable to California residents
• Other applicable international and regional data protection laws

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy should first be resolved through friendly negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes should be submitted to a court with jurisdiction.

14. Summary

Our Privacy Commitments:

✅ Fully local processing: Your text content never leaves your browser
✅ No registration required: Use without providing any personal information
✅ Anonymous analytics: Only anonymous statistical data collected to improve service
✅ Transparency: Clear explanation of what data we collect and how we use it
✅ User control: You can disable analytics features at any time
✅ Data security: Data transmission protected via HTTPS and Cloudflare

In simple terms: We don't know what text you input, and we don't store any of your personal information. We only collect anonymous website usage statistics to improve user experience.

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Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Thank you for using Glitch Text Generator! We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best text generation experience.