Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, update your profile, upload content, or communicate with us. This may include:

• Account information (username, email address, authentication data)
• Profile information (name, bio, portfolio content, social media links)
• Content you upload (artwork, images, descriptions, project details)
• Communication data (messages, support requests)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, access times)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform)
• Device information (device type, unique device identifiers)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile and portfolio content to other users
• Communicate with you about your account and the Service
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage of the Service
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Public Information

Your profile information and uploaded content are publicly visible by default, as the purpose of our Service is to help creators showcase their work and connect with potential clients.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or ensure user safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Information

You can update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account and accessing your profile settings.

6.2 Content Deletion

You can delete content you've uploaded at any time. However, please note that content may remain in cached or archived copies for a reasonable period of time.

6.3 Account Closure

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. When you close your account, we will deactivate your profile and remove your content from public view.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide personalized content and advertisements. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Authentication

Our Service uses third-party authentication providers (such as Discord). When you authenticate through these services, we receive limited profile information as permitted by your privacy settings with those providers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@yuzu.art