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Chibi Maker

by Gensan Pickleballers

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Pickleball Chibi Maker ("Service"), operated by Gensan Pickleballers ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and chibi generation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Photos You Upload

When you upload a photo to generate a chibi character, the image is processed in real-time by our AI service. We do not store, save, or retain your uploaded photos. Your photo is sent to a third-party AI service for analysis and is immediately discarded after processing.

2.2 Generated Chibi Images

Chibi images generated by the AI are temporarily held in memory for your current session only. They are not saved to any permanent database or file storage. Once you close or refresh the page, the generated image is no longer available on our servers.

2.3 Cookies

We use only essential cookies necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie consent preference. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that identify individual users.

2.4 Log Data

Our web server may automatically collect standard log information such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used solely for maintaining the security and performance of the service and is not linked to any personal identity.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information processed through our Service is used exclusively to:

  • Analyze your uploaded photo to detect facial features for chibi generation
  • Generate a personalized chibi character based on your selections
  • Provide you with a downloadable chibi image
  • Maintain the security and functionality of the website

4. Data Storage & Databases

We do not operate a database. No user accounts, photos, personal data, or generated images are permanently stored. The Pickleball Chibi Maker is designed as a stateless application — all processing is ephemeral and session-based.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party AI services (such as OpenRouter, Google Gemini, and Pollinations.ai) to analyze photos and generate chibi images. When you upload a photo, it is transmitted to these services for processing. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your uploaded photos with anyone other than the AI processing services necessary to generate your chibi character.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information processed through our Service. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Since we do not store any personal data or photos, the risk of a data breach affecting your personal information is minimal.

9. Your Rights

Since we do not store any personal data, there is no personal data to:

  • Access or download
  • Correct or update
  • Delete or erase

Your photos are processed in real-time and immediately discarded. If you have questions about your data rights, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our social media channels: