Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Patternaly ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI pattern generation service at patternaly.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

• Email address (required for account creation)
• Name (if provided through Google OAuth)
• Profile picture (if provided through Google OAuth)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider Creem)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of your visits

2.3 User-Generated Content

When you use our pattern generation feature, we collect:

• Text Prompts: The descriptions you enter to generate patterns
• Generated Images: The AI-generated pattern images created from your prompts
• Style Preferences: Your selected art styles and generation settings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To process your pattern generation requests
• To manage your account and subscription
• To process payments and prevent fraud
• To communicate with you about your account or our Service
• To improve and optimize our Service
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Your Prompts and Generated Images

Important: We take your privacy seriously regarding your creative content:

• Prompts: Your text prompts are processed in real-time and are NOT permanently stored on our servers after generation is complete.
• Generated Images: Images are temporarily stored for your session and download purposes. All users' images are retained for 30 days.
• Public Sharing: Some free or explicitly public results may appear in Public Gallery. Private-mode content is not intentionally shared unless you choose to publish it or disclosure is required by law.
• No Training Data: We do NOT use your prompts or generated images to train AI models.

4.2 Third-Party AI Processing

We utilize third-party AI service providers to power our pattern generation capabilities. When you submit a generation request:

• Your input is processed through external AI infrastructure to generate the pattern
• The processing is performed in real-time and the data is handled according to industry-standard practices
• Third-party providers follow their own data retention policies, which typically involve temporary processing without long-term storage
• We work with reputable AI service providers who maintain strict privacy and security standards

4.3 Account Data

Your account information is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure. We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our Service, including database hosting, payment processing, and AI infrastructure providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication through OAuth 2.0
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication for our systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@patternaly.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: