Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2025  |  Last Updated: April 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how TruthLens AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at imagedetectorfree.com, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit or use our website (the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

TruthLens AI does not require account registration. When you upload a file (image or video) for AI detection, that file is processed in real-time solely for the purpose of analysis. We do not permanently store, retain, or share your uploaded files with any third parties after analysis is complete.

If you contact us via our Contact page or by email, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type and version, operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring URLs and date/time of your visit
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, as well as through third-party analytics and advertising services.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Service, and to deliver relevant advertising. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website.

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance. See Section 3.
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings.

2.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. You may delete existing cookies, block future cookies, or set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org. See also our Cookie Policy.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

• Google may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you (interest-based advertising).
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.
• Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick DART cookie, which allows it to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also opt out via aboutads.info. For more on how Google uses data, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and improve the TruthLens AI detection Service
• Analyze how users interact with our website to improve user experience
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations and detect/prevent security threats
• Monitor aggregate, anonymized usage statistics

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Advertising Partners: Google and its partners, as described in Section 3.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of TruthLens AI or its users.

6. Data Retention

Uploaded files submitted for AI detection are not permanently stored and are deleted after processing. Contact form submissions and correspondence may be retained for up to 2 years. Other automatically collected data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out of Advertising: Opt out of interest-based advertising as described in Section 3.
• Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you may manage cookies via your browser.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described in Section 12.

8. GDPR – European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights to data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to object. Our legal bases for processing include: contract performance, legitimate interests (analytics and security), and consent (for advertising cookies). To submit a GDPR request, contact us using the details in Section 12.

9. CCPA – California Users

If you are a California resident, the CCPA provides rights including: the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To submit a CCPA request, contact us using the details in Section 12.

10. Children’s Privacy

TruthLens AI is not directed to 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.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Website: imagedetectorfree.com/contact