Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026 · Effective: May 21, 2026
The short version
- ✓ Your images are processed entirely on your device. They never reach any server.
- ✓ We do not collect, store, or have any access to your images or files.
- ✓ We do not require or store any personal information.
- ✓ Optional analytics (Vercel Analytics) are cookieless and gated behind your consent.
- ✓ Advertising (Google AdSense) is off by default and only activates with your explicit consent.
1. Who we are
NSS Background Remover (“the tool,” “we,” “us”) is a product of Novus Stream Solutions, based in Ontario, Canada. This policy governs use of the tool at bgremover.novusstreamsolutions.com. For questions, see Section 9.
2. What we do not collect
The following is an exhaustive list of data we do not collect, process, or have access to:
- The images you upload or process
- The images you export or download
- Filenames of any images
- Your name, email address, or any personal identifier
- Your IP address (beyond what Vercel’s CDN logs, see Section 4)
- Device identifiers or fingerprints
- Browsing history outside this site
- Location data
- Any data entered into the brush editor or settings
- IndexedDB session data — this lives entirely in your browser and never leaves it
The AI processing pipeline runs exclusively in your browser using WebAssembly and WebGPU. There is no server that receives your image data. This is an architectural constraint, not merely a policy promise.
3. What we do process (minimally)
3.1 Preferences (Essential)
Your theme preference (light/dark/system), cookie consent decision, and PWA install prompt state are stored in your browser’s localStorage. This data never leaves your device. See the Cookie Policy for an exhaustive list.
3.2 Anonymous page view analytics (Vercel Analytics — consent required)
If you accept analytics cookies, Vercel Analytics counts page views and measures Web Vitals. Vercel Analytics is cookieless and does not track individuals across sessions. No personal data is collected. You can review Vercel’s privacy practices at vercel.com.
3.3 Advertising (Google AdSense — consent required, off by default)
Google AdSense is pending approval and currently inactive. When enabled, it will only activate if you explicitly consent to advertising cookies. AdSense may use cookies to serve personalised ads. You can review Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com.
4. Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Data sent | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Hosting & CDN | Standard HTTP request headers (IP, user-agent) | No — infrastructure |
| Vercel Analytics | Page view counting | Page URL, Web Vitals metrics (no personal data) | Yes — analytics |
| Hugging Face CDN | AI model download | Standard HTTP request headers only | No — model loading |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Ad interaction data (when enabled) | Yes — advertising (off by default) |
5. Your rights (PIPEDA)
This service is subject to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Ontario’s applicable privacy legislation.
Because we collect essentially no personal information, there is little data to access, correct, or delete. However, you have the right to:
- Request confirmation of what personal information (if any) we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate personal information
- Withdraw consent to analytics or advertising at any time via “Manage cookies” in the footer
- Clear all locally stored data by clearing your browser storage for this site
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@novusstreamsolutions.com.
6. Data retention
All session data (images, masks, history) is stored locally in your browser’s IndexedDB and is never transmitted to us. It persists until you clear it (via the “Clear session” button or by clearing site data in your browser). We have no ability to access or delete it on your behalf.
Consent preferences stored in localStorage persist until you clear your browser data or change your preferences via “Manage cookies” in the footer.
7. Children’s privacy
This service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us at privacy@novusstreamsolutions.com and we will take appropriate steps.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be noted in the version history below. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
Privacy questions: privacy@novusstreamsolutions.com
General: info@novusstreamsolutions.com
Version history
| Version | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | May 21, 2026 | Initial policy at launch. |