Last Updated: December 2024
Privacy at a Glance
DV Lottery Photo Checker is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not store your photos, do not require registration, and do not collect personal information. Your uploaded photos are processed instantly and immediately deleted from our servers.
This Privacy Policy describes how DV Lottery Photo Checker ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our photo validation service. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting any information you provide while using our service.
1. Information We Collect
Photos You Upload
When you use our DV lottery photo checker, you upload photos for validation. These photos are:
- Processed immediately upon upload
- Analyzed against DV lottery requirements
- Automatically deleted from our servers after processing
- Never stored, saved, or retained in any form
- Not accessible to our staff or any third parties
Technical Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information to improve our service:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- IP address (anonymized)
- Device type and screen resolution
- General location (country level only)
- Usage patterns and service performance metrics
2. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used solely for:
- Providing photo validation services
- Improving service performance and reliability
- Understanding usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensuring service security and preventing abuse
- Generating anonymous statistics for service improvement
Important: We never use your photos for any purpose other than immediate validation. Photos are never stored, analyzed for other purposes, or shared with anyone.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We explicitly do not collect:
- Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
- Email addresses (unless you contact us directly)
- Social security numbers or government ID numbers
- Financial information or payment details
- Biometric data from uploaded photos
- Any information that could personally identify you
4. Data Storage and Security
Photo Processing
Your uploaded photos are handled with the highest security standards:
- Photos are processed in real-time using secure servers
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
- Photos are immediately deleted after validation is complete
- No backup copies or temporary files are retained
- Processing occurs in secure, isolated environments
Technical Data
Any technical information collected is:
- Stored securely with industry-standard encryption
- Anonymized to prevent personal identification
- Retained only as long as necessary for service improvement
- Protected against unauthorized access
- Regularly reviewed and purged when no longer needed
5. Third-Party Services
Our service may use third-party services for:
- Website hosting and content delivery
- Anonymous analytics and usage statistics
- Security and performance monitoring
These third parties do not have access to your uploaded photos and are bound by strict privacy agreements. We carefully select partners who maintain high privacy and security standards.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies for basic website functionality
- Anonymous analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
- No tracking cookies for advertising or marketing purposes
- No cross-site tracking or user profiling
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
7. International Users
Our service is available globally, and we welcome users from all countries eligible for the DV lottery program. For international users:
- Data processing may occur in different countries
- We maintain consistent privacy standards regardless of location
- All data transfers are secured and encrypted
- We comply with applicable international privacy laws
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your privacy:
- Right to use our service without providing personal information
- Right to disable cookies in your browser
- Right to contact us with privacy-related questions
- Right to request information about data we may have collected
- Right to request deletion of any data we may have retained
10. Data Retention
Our data retention practices are designed to minimize privacy impact:
- Uploaded photos: Deleted immediately after processing (within seconds)
- Technical logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
- Anonymous analytics: Retained for up to 12 months for service improvement
- Contact emails: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be highlighted prominently
- Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes
12. Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: dvphototool@gmail.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours and will work to address any concerns you may have about how we handle your information.
13. Commitment to Privacy
At DV Lottery Photo Checker, privacy is not just a policy—it's a fundamental principle that guides how we design and operate our service. We believe that:
- Your photos belong to you and should never be stored without your explicit consent
- Privacy should be built into our service by design, not added as an afterthought
- Transparency about our practices is essential for building trust
- Minimal data collection leads to better privacy protection
- Your trust is earned through consistent, responsible privacy practices
Thank you for trusting DV Lottery Photo Checker with your photo validation needs. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection while providing you with the best possible service for your Diversity Visa application.