Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

At DeadPixel Studio, we believe your creative space should be sacred. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Join the Waitlist: Email address (stored via Firebase/Firestore)
• Make a Purchase: Payment information (processed by Lemon Squeezy, not stored by us)
• Contact Us: Name, email, and message content

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• General location (country/city level, not precise)
• Referral source (how you found us)

Note: Google Analytics uses cookies. You can opt-out using browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

1.3 What We DON'T Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Email Addresses (Waitlist)

We use your email to:

• Notify you when premium features launch
• Send important service updates
• Provide early access opportunities

Frequency: We email sparingly. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in any email.

2.2 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Lemon Squeezy, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We never store your credit card details. Lemon Squeezy's privacy policy: lemonsqueezy.com/privacy

2.3 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to:

• Understand which features are most popular
• Identify technical issues (browser compatibility, performance)
• Improve user experience
• Measure marketing effectiveness

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We share your information only with these trusted service providers:

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to advertisers
• Share your email with marketing partners
• Use your data for third-party advertising networks

4. Data Retention

• Waitlist Emails: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years (tax/legal compliance)
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact Form Messages: Retained for 2 years, then deleted

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

5.1 Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

5.2 Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your email from our waitlist or any other personal information.

5.3 Correct Your Data

Update or correct any inaccurate information.

5.4 Opt-Out

• Email: Unsubscribe via link in any email
• Analytics: Use browser "Do Not Track" or Google Analytics opt-out

To exercise these rights, contact us at: deadpixel.app/contact.html

6. Cookies & Tracking

Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., "don't show welcome modal again")
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking (can be disabled)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari

7. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to/from our site is encrypted
• Firebase Security Rules: Restrict database access to authorized operations only
• No Local Storage of Artwork: Your creations never leave your device
• Regular Security Audits: We monitor for vulnerabilities

Note: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

DeadPixel Studio is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

DeadPixel Studio is operated from EU. If you access our service from outside this region, your data may be transferred to and processed in our region.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

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

• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Request deletion of personal information

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification (if you're on our waitlist)
• Prominent notice on our website

11. Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data?

Our Promise: We built DeadPixel to be ad-free, privacy-first, and creator-focused.
Your trust matters more than any data we could collect.