Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
This privacy policy describes how Game Paint Lab ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses information when you visit hsbconverter.com and its associated tools.
What we collect
We collect minimal information necessary to operate the site:
- Analytics data — We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. This includes pages visited, time on site, general geographic region, and device type. This data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.
- Saved palette data — If you use the color palette feature on the converter, your saved colors are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and we cannot access it.
- No account or registration — We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use any feature on this site.
Cookies
We use cookies through Google Analytics to track site usage. These are analytics cookies only. If you use Google AdSense advertising on this site, Google may also set advertising cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising
This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Affiliate links
This site contains affiliate links to Amazon.com and other retailers. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Third party services
- Google Analytics 4 — Usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- NHTSA VIN API — Vehicle identification. Requests are made directly to the US government's public API. No personal data is transmitted beyond the VIN you enter.
- Microsoft Clarity — Session recording and heatmaps to understand how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is collected. Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Buy Me a Coffee — Optional tipping. Governed by their own privacy policy.
Data retention
We do not store any personal data on our servers. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months per Google's default settings. LocalStorage palette data is stored on your device until you clear your browser data.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, contact us at hello@hsbconverter.com.