Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 10, 2026
1. Introduction
Capture Trace ("we," "our," or "us") operates the capturetrace.com website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your name (optional)
- Email address
- Password (stored in hashed form)
Content You Create
When you use our service, we store:
- Screen recordings and uploaded videos
- Screenshots and annotations
- Recording titles, descriptions, and metadata
- Thumbnails generated from your recordings
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
- View counts on shared recordings
- Browser type and device information
- IP address and general location data
- Usage patterns and access times
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Process and store your recordings and screenshots
- Enable sharing features and generate share links
- Send verification emails and service-related communications
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Sharing: When you share a recording or screenshot publicly, anyone with the share link can view it along with your display name.
- One-Time Upload Links: When you create upload links, anyone with the link can upload content to your account until the link expires or is used.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting providers).
5. Data Storage and Security
Your recordings, screenshots, and account data are stored on our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
- Secure authentication via JWT tokens
- HTTPS encryption for data in transit
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your account information
- Delete your recordings and screenshots at any time
- Make recordings private or public
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
7. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session and store user preferences. These are essential for the service to function and cannot be disabled while using the platform.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: