Privacy Policy

At PawSnap (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you participate in our Artist Co-Creation Program or use our services.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you apply to join the Artist Co-Creation Program, we collect:

• Contact Information: Your name and email address
• Style Submission: Your prompt, style name, style description, and sample images
• Instagram Screenshot: Proof of following our account (for verification)
• Payment Information: PayPal email for royalty payments (collected after acceptance)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

We use your information to:

• Process Applications: Review and evaluate your style submission
• Pay Royalties: Process monthly payments for your earnings
• Communicate: Send updates about the Program, your earnings, and important notices
• Marketing: Promote your style in our catalog and marketing materials (with your consent)
• Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
• Legal Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations and protect our rights

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• PayPal: To process royalty payments
• Vercel: Website hosting and infrastructure
• Supabase: Database services

3.2 Public Display

If your style is accepted, your style name and sample images may be displayed publicly in our catalog. Your personal contact information is never shared publicly.

3.3 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Application Data: 2 years after your last activity in the Program
• Financial Records: 7 years (as required by tax laws)
• Style Submissions: For the duration of your participation, plus 1 year
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days

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

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to certain processing activities

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Know: Know what personal information we collect
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@pawsnap.shop.

We protect your information using:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure Storage: Industry-standard database security with Supabase
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates

While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: admin@pawsnap.shop
• Website: pawsnap.shop

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.