Privacy by default: Why we're making every chart private (yes, even free ones)

We’re excited to announce a significant improvement to how document privacy works on Vizzlo. Based on your feedback and our commitment to creating a more intuitive user experience, we’re making all new documents private by default—for both free and paid accounts.

What’s changing

Starting today, when you create a new chart on Vizzlo, it will automatically be set to private, regardless of whether you’re using a free or paid plan. This means:

• All new documents are private by default - Only you can access your charts unless you explicitly choose to share them
• Free account users can now create fully private documents - No more confusion about public vs. private settings
• Existing documents remain unchanged - Your current charts will keep their existing privacy settings
• You’re still in control - You can choose to make documents public whenever you want

Why we made this change

We heard from many of you that our previous privacy model was confusing. While most Vizzlo charts are embedded directly into PowerPoint or Google Slides (where the host document’s privacy settings determine visibility), the distinction between public and private for cloud-stored charts wasn’t always clear.

Our previous approach required free accounts to create public documents when storing charts directly on vizzlo.com. However, these documents were never indexed by search engines, and the main difference to non-public documents was simply that a direct link was enough to view them. This led to unnecessary confusion about what “public” actually meant in practice.

What this means for you

For Free account users:

• You can now create private documents just like paid users
• Your workflow remains exactly the same—just with better privacy by default
• All your existing documents keep their current settings

For paid account users:

• No changes to your existing features or capabilities
• The same privacy controls you’re used to

For everyone:

• A clearer, more intuitive privacy model
• Less confusion about document visibility
• The same great charting experience you love

Embedded charts unchanged

Most Vizzlo charts are embedded directly into presentations and documents, where this change doesn’t apply. When you embed a Vizzlo chart into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or other platforms, the privacy and sharing settings of your presentation determine who can see your chart—just as they always have.

Questions?

We believe this change will make Vizzlo more intuitive and user-friendly for everyone. If you have any questions about these updates or how document privacy works, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our stellar support team.

Thank you for being part of the Vizzlo community, and happy charting!