Privacy Policy

At Animaps ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile information when you create an account
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors like Stripe)
• Content: Animations, videos, prompts, and other content you create using the Service
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback
• Early Access Information: Name, email, and use case information if you sign up for early access

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Log Data: Server logs, including access times, pages viewed, and error messages
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as authentication providers (e.g., Google, GitHub) if you choose to sign in using these services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices
• Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent or illegal activity
• Personalize and improve your experience with the Service
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• For any other purpose with your consent

3. How We Share Your Information

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure (Supabase, Vercel)
• Email services (Resend)
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Customer support tools

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

7. Data Retention

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

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

11. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

12. 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 may also notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our Service. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Third-party services we use include:

• Supabase: Authentication and database services
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment
• Resend: Email services
• MapLibre/OpenStreetMap: Map data and rendering

14. Contact Us

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