Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06.01.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pictographs, a photo game that combines creativity and social interaction. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, as well as your rights regarding your data. By accessing or using Pictographs, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and optimize our platform and services. We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you register, create an account, or interact with our platform, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other identifiable data necessary for account creation and user verification.

Usage Data

We collect information about your interactions with Pictographs, including your actions, preferences, and the features you use. This includes logs, analytics, and time spent in specific sections of the application.

Device Information

Data about the device you use to access the platform, such as device type, operating system, IP address, browser type, and unique device identifiers, are collected to ensure compatibility and functionality.

Photographic Content

As a photo-centric platform, we store and process images or visual content that you upload, share, or interact with on Pictographs. These images are not shared without your consent and are processed securely to support application features.

Payment Information

If you make purchases or transactions within the application, we may collect payment-related data. Sensitive financial data is processed by trusted third-party payment processors in accordance with industry security standards.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Providing and Maintaining Services — To ensure the core functionality of Pictographs and the smooth and efficient delivery of services.
• Personalizing User Experience — Customizing features, recommendations, and content according to your preferences and interests.
• Communication — Sending you important updates, announcements, and responses to inquiries or support requests.
• Improvement and Innovation — Analyzing usage patterns to identify issues, optimize performance, and develop new features or services.
• Security and Fraud Prevention — Monitoring activities to detect and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or malicious behavior on the platform.

4. Sharing Your Information

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your data. However, we may disclose your information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers — Trusted third-party providers may access your data to provide essential services such as cloud storage, analytics, and customer support. These providers adhere to strict data protection standards.
• To Comply with Legal Requirements — We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• During Business Transfers — If Pictographs undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption protocols, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We strive to ensure the security of your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet or storage is completely secure. We recommend that you take steps to protect your account, such as using strong passwords and securing your devices.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access and Correction — Request a copy of your personal data and correct inaccuracies.
• Deletion — Request the deletion of your personal information in accordance with legal and operational requirements.
• Data Portability — Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent — Withdraw your consent for data collection and processing where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@pictographs.io. You can also manage certain data settings directly within the application settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Pictographs is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us.

To prevent unauthorized access by minors, we may implement basic age verification measures during account creation.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

• Log and Analytics Data: Retained for up to 12 months.
• Photographic Content: Retained until explicitly deleted by the user.

9. International Data Transfer

As we are a global platform, your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, such as the GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses, to maintain a high level of data protection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We recommend that you periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@pictographs.io

By using Pictographs, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy.