Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Overview

Background2White.com ("we," "us," or "our") provides an online tool to remove or replace image backgrounds. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

A. Images You Upload

• Images are uploaded temporarily for processing.
• Images are processed in-memory and are not permanently stored.
• We do not use your images to train machine learning models.

B. Email Addresses

If you:

• Subscribe to Pro
• Sign up for updates
• Provide contact information

We store your email address in our database for:

• Account access (Pro features)
• Billing management
• Customer support
• Service notifications

We do not sell or rent your email address.

C. Payment Information (Stripe)

Payments are processed securely through Stripe.

We do not store:

• Credit card numbers
• Bank account details
• Full payment credentials

Stripe may collect:

• Name
• Billing email
• Payment method details
• Billing address
• Transaction metadata

Stripe processes this data according to its own Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

D. Usage & Technical Data

We automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Feature usage
• Error logs

This helps us:

• Improve reliability
• Prevent abuse
• Monitor system performance

E. Analytics & Advertising Data

We use:

• Google Analytics (GA4)
• Google AdSense

These services may collect:

• Device identifiers
• Cookie data
• Ad interaction data
• Referrer URLs

You can review Google's privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process image background removal requests
• Provide Pro feature access
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Send transactional emails (e.g., receipts)
• Improve performance and reliability
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Measure marketing effectiveness
• Serve relevant advertisements

We do not sell personal data.

3. Image Processing & Storage

• Processed in memory
• Sent to remove.bg API for background removal
• Not permanently stored on our servers

remove.bg receives image data only for processing purposes.

We do not use your images for AI model training.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• remove.bg — background removal processing
• Stripe — payment processing, subscriptions, and webhooks
• Google AdSense — advertisements
• Google Analytics — usage tracking and performance measurement

Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for:

Essential Cookies

• Signed Pro access cookie
• Security and abuse prevention

Analytics Cookies

Used by Google Analytics.

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to serve ads.

You may disable cookies in your browser. Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent Pro features from functioning.

6. Data Retention

• Uploaded images are not retained.
• Email addresses are stored until you request deletion.
• Payment records are retained by Stripe according to financial regulations.
• Analytics data is retained according to Google's policies.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. Children's Privacy

This service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://background2white.com

12. GDPR (European Economic Area Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing

• Contractual necessity — to provide background removal services and Pro access.
• Legitimate interests — to improve service performance, prevent abuse, and maintain security.
• Consent — for marketing communications and certain analytics/advertising cookies.
• Legal obligation — for financial and tax compliance related to Stripe transactions.

Your GDPR Rights

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]

We may request verification of identity before processing requests.

13. CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your CCPA Rights

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know how we use and disclose that information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data

We do not sell personal information.

We may share limited technical data with service providers (e.g., Stripe, Google Analytics, Google AdSense) strictly for operational purposes.

To submit a CCPA request: Email [email protected]

14. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (where applicable) and reputable third-party processors with GDPR compliance commitments. By using this service, you consent to this transfer.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. However, you may control cookies and tracking through your browser settings and Google Ads settings.

16. Data Deletion Requests

To request deletion of your email or account-related data:

Email: [email protected]

We will:

• Confirm receipt within 7 days
• Process verified deletion requests within 30 days (unless legally required to retain data)

Payment records required for tax or regulatory purposes may be retained as required by law.