This Privacy Policy explains how Black Screen ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit black-screen.dev (the "Site"). We have tried to write it in plain language, because you should not need a law degree to understand how a free screen tool treats your data.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site. This policy works alongside our Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer.
The Short Version
We built Black Screen to run almost entirely in your browser. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not sell your personal information. The main data-related thing happening on this Site is advertising, served by Google and other partners, which uses cookies to keep the Site free. The sections below explain everything in detail.
Information We Collect
We collect very little, and we group it into two types.
Information you choose to give us. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive whatever you send, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this only to reply to you and to improve the Site.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and our service providers automatically record certain technical information when you visit, which may include:
- Your IP address and general location (such as country or city)
- Browser type and version, and the device and operating system you use
- The pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and the site you arrived from
- Anonymous usage and performance data
We do not require you to submit any personal information to use the live tools on the Site.
How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its tools
- Respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests
- Understand which tools are popular so we can prioritize what to build next
- Display advertising that helps keep the Site free
- Detect, prevent, and address technical problems, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They let a website remember things between visits, measure how the Site is used, and support advertising. We and our partners may use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) for the purposes described in this policy.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can set most browsers to refuse cookies or alert you when one is being set. Please note that some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you disable cookies.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This Site is supported by advertising, and we use Google AdSense and other ad partners to display ads. To keep this transparent and compliant with Google's requirements, please note the following:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Third-party vendors and ad networks may also place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons, to collect information as a result of ad serving on this Site. This information may include data such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.
Your advertising choices. You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising in a few ways:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to control the ads Google shows you.
- Opt out of personalized advertising from many third-party vendors at www.aboutads.info/choices and www.youronlinechoices.eu (for users in Europe).
- Learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Opting out of personalized ads does not remove ads; it means the ads you see may be less relevant to you.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site in aggregate. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous usage data, such as which pages are visited and for how long. We use this information to improve the Site, not to identify you personally. You can learn about Google's practices at policies.google.com/privacy and opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited situations:
- With service providers who help us run the Site, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners, who may only use it to provide their services to us.
- For legal reasons, if required by law, regulation, legal process, or a valid government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users or the public.
- In a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, in which case we will continue to protect your information as described here.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to other websites, including advertisers and resources we reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit. Our Disclaimer explains more about external links.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information.
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom (GDPR), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to object to certain processing. Where we rely on consent, such as for advertising cookies, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@black-screen.dev and we will respond as required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@black-screen.dev and we will delete it.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information we handle. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Visitors
The Site is available worldwide, and your information may be processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in those locations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be reflected here, so we encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out:
- Email: admin@black-screen.dev
- Contact page: black-screen.dev/contact-us
You can return to the homepage at any time to continue using our free tools.