Privacy Policy

LibWebP is an open-source project developed and maintained by Google and the open-source community.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you access, use, or contribute to the LibWebP project or its related resources.

LibWebP does not directly collect personal information from users downloading or using the library.

However, associated platforms (such as Google’s developer websites, Git repositories, or community forums) may process limited data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Information We Collect

Since LibWebP is open-source software, it can be downloaded and used without creating an account or providing personal information.

However, in certain cases, limited information may be collected automatically by hosting or community services, such as:

  • Usage data: Anonymous technical data like IP address, browser type, or operating system when visiting the LibWebP documentation site.
  • Contribution data: If you contribute to the LibWebP repository (e.g., via Git), your public username, commits, and contribution history may be visible as part of the open-source record.
  • Community participation: When posting in discussion forums or issue trackers, any information you voluntarily share becomes public under the respective platform’s policies.

Use of Information

Any collected data may be used to:

  • Improve project documentation and functionality
  • Maintain security and performance of the hosting services
  • Support collaboration and issue resolution in the open-source community
  • LibWebP itself does not use personal data for marketing, profiling, or commercial purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

LibWebP does not sell, rent, or trade user data.

However, data may be shared in limited cases where:

Required by law or regulation

Necessary to maintain the security or integrity of the project

Managed by third-party services (e.g., Git repositories or hosting providers) under their respective privacy policies

For example, Git data and documentation hosting may be handled by Google, GitHub, or Chromium’s infrastructure, which have their own privacy terms.

Cookies and Tracking

The LibWebP documentation website or associated developer pages may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to improve performance and user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data
  • Restricting or objecting to certain types of processing
  • Withdrawing consent (if applicable)

Requests related to your personal information should be directed to the platform hosting your data (e.g., Google, GitHub).

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken by hosting providers to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure.

External Links

The LibWebP documentation and repository may contain links to third-party websites.

This Privacy Policy does not those external apply to sites.

We ecourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party service they visit.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or project operations.

The date of the latest revision will always be indicated at the top of this page.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please visit:

  • Email: emmawatsofficial54@gmail.com
  • Phone: +44 7950 904740
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