BaoKu

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to BaoKu ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://baoku.cloud (the "Site") and use our suite of online image editing tools (the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our Services. By using our Site and Services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

A. Image Data for Processing

When you use our image editing tools (e.g., converter, resizer, cropper, background remover, colorizer, etc.), you may upload images ("User Content") to our Site for processing.

Client-Side Processing:

For many of our tools, image processing occurs directly in your web browser using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas technologies. In these cases, your images are NOT uploaded to our servers. Your image data remains on your device.

Server-Side Processing (AI Tools):

For certain AI-powered tools (like AI Background Remover or AI Image Colorizer), the image data you provide needs to be sent to our servers or third-party AI service providers (e.g., Google AI, Remove.bg) for processing. We only transmit the data necessary for the tool to function.

We endeavor to use services that process data ephemerally. For instance, remove.bg states they store images for a short period for processing and then delete them. Google AI services used via Genkit also generally process data for the request and do not retain it for other purposes unless explicitly stated by Google for model improvement (which users can often opt-out of).

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party AI providers (Google AI, remove.bg) for detailed information on their data handling practices.

Data Retention for Processing:

Images uploaded for server-side processing are typically stored temporarily on our servers or the servers of our AI partners solely for the purpose of performing the requested operation. These files are generally deleted automatically from the processing servers within a short timeframe after the operation is complete (usually ranging from a few minutes to a maximum of a few hours, depending on the service). We do not claim ownership of your images, nor do we use them for any purpose other than providing the requested Service. We do not permanently store your original or processed images unless explicitly stated for a specific feature (which is not the case for current tools).

B. Personal Data You Provide to Us

We collect personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, that you voluntarily give to us when you use our Contact Us form. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind; however, your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site, such as receiving a response to your inquiries. This information is used solely to respond to your communication.

C. Derivative Data (Usage Data & Analytics)

Our servers (or servers of our hosting providers like Vercel, and analytics services like Google Analytics) may automatically collect standard log information when you access the Site. This can include your IP address (which may be anonymized by analytics services), browser type, operating system, access times, pages viewed, referring URLs, device information, and interaction with site features.

This data is generally aggregated and anonymized where possible and is used for:

  • Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site and improve our Services.
  • Monitoring site performance, identifying technical issues, and ensuring security.
  • Understanding trends to enhance user experience and develop new features.

D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners, including advertising partners like Google AdSense and analytics providers like Google Analytics, may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site. These technologies help customize the Site, improve your experience, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and display relevant advertisements.

Essential Cookies:

Some cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site, such as remembering your theme preference.

Analytics Cookies:

We use services like Google Analytics to collect information about your use of the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This information is aggregated and helps us understand user behavior and improve our Services.

Advertising Cookies:

Third-party vendors, including Google (via AdSense), use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can manage your ad preferences:

  • Opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of many third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu (for European users).

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, please see Google's Privacy & Terms.

You can typically remove or reject cookies via your browser settings. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "settings," "help" "tools," or "edit" facility). Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. Note that if you remove or reject cookies, it could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

3. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. We may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and Services.
  • Analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.
  • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages.
  • Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Advertising Partners:

As mentioned, we allow third-party advertising partners like Google AdSense to use tracking technologies on the Site. This allows them to collect information about your interaction with our Site and other websites to display relevant advertisements. This information is collected directly by these third parties, and their use of it is governed by their own privacy policies.

Business Transfers:

We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy if applicable.

Third-Party Websites:

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services (e.g., AI service providers like remove.bg or Google AI, social media platforms), that are not affiliated with us or operated by us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

6. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware that any data we have collected is from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you are covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). To exercise these rights with respect to any personal data collected via our contact form, or to make inquiries about your data, please use the Contact Us form.

For managing advertising preferences related to cookies, please refer to the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section and the opt-out links provided.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the Contact Us form on our website.