Privacy Policy
Introduction
DV Lottery Photo Checker ("the Service") is an independent tool developed by an individual software developer to help Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery applicants validate their photos. This tool is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our DV Lottery Photo Checker service through our website at dvlotteryphotochecker.com. As an independent developer, I'm committed to protecting your privacy while providing this helpful service.
Information We Collect
Photo Processing
Important: When you upload photos for validation:
- Photos are processed immediately and automatically deleted after analysis (typically within minutes)
- No human reviews your photos - processing is fully automated
- All metadata (location, camera info, etc.) is removed during processing
- We never store your photos long-term or share them with third parties
Basic Technical Information
To operate the service, we automatically collect:
- Browser type and version (to ensure compatibility)
- Anonymous usage statistics (number of checks, common errors)
- Country-level location (derived from IP address for analytics)
Contact Information
If you email us for support, we'll only use your email address to respond to your inquiry.
How We Use Information
- To provide the photo validation service
- To improve the tool's accuracy and performance
- To respond to support requests
- To prevent abuse of the service
Data Protection
As an independent developer, I implement appropriate security measures:
- SSL encryption for all data transfers
- Secure cloud hosting with reputable providers
- Regular security reviews
Third Parties
We don't sell or share your data with third parties except:
- Essential cloud service providers needed to operate the website
- When legally required to do so
Your Rights
You can:
- Ask what information we have about you
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of non-essential tracking
Contact us at dvphototool@gmail.com for privacy requests.
Important Disclaimers
- This is an independent tool not affiliated with any government
- Photo validation results are not guaranteed
- Always check official DV Lottery requirements
- Use this service at your own discretion
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect changes.
Contact
For privacy questions, email dvphototool@gmail.com with "Privacy Inquiry" in the subject.