Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Authentication credentials (managed by Firebase)
• Account creation date

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Service:

• Number of avatars generated
• Credit purchases and usage
• Generation history

Uploaded Content

Images you upload are temporarily stored to generate your pixel art avatar. We process these images using AI models and store both the input and generated output.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the avatar generation service
• Process your credit purchases through Stripe
• Track credit usage and enforce limits
• Improve our AI models and service quality
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to support requests
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

Storage Location: Your data is stored on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) servers in the United States.

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and access controls.

Data Retention: We retain your uploaded images and generated avatars for a reasonable period. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for authentication and database services. Firebase collects and processes data according to Google's Privacy Policy.

Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Stripe's Privacy Policy governs how they handle payment data.

Google Cloud Platform

We use GCP for hosting, storage, and AI processing. Your images are processed using Google's AI services.

OpenAI

Some avatar generation uses OpenAI's DALL-E API. Images sent to OpenAI are subject to their Privacy Policy and data retention practices.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences
• Security and fraud prevention

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers necessary to operate the Service (Firebase, Stripe, GCP, OpenAI)
• Law enforcement when required by law
• Business partners with your explicit consent

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Export your generated avatars
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us through our website.

You may also contact us to request deletion of your data or to opt-out of certain data processing activities.

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be forgotten
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority