Introduction
Welcome to CaseDesign.AI. This Privacy Policy applies to the CaseDesign.AI website (https://casedesign.ai) and related services (the "Platform") that link to this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information from users in connection with the Platform.
The Platform is provided and controlled by CaseDesign.AI, headquartered in the United States ("we", "us", or "our"), and primarily serves users in the United States. All user data are stored securely within the United States.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
When you use the Platform, you may provide us with:
- Account Information: details you submit during registration such as your email address, username, password, and any other profile details you choose to share.
- User Content: designs, images, customizations, and other creative content you upload or generate using our AI-powered phone case design tools.
- Communication Information: messages, feedback, inquiries, and correspondence you send to us.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:
- Technical Information: device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, language settings, screen resolution, and other device identifiers.
- Usage Information: pages you visit, interactions with the Platform, timestamps, referring URLs, and other engagement metrics.
- Location Information: approximate geographic location inferred from your IP address.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: cookies and mobile identifiers used to help operate the Platform and enhance user experience. Please see our separate Cookie Policy for details.
3. Information From Third Parties
If you register or log in using a third-party service (e.g., Google or Discord), we may receive information from that service such as your name, email, and profile picture.
Google API Services
When you choose to authenticate with Google, we access and use Google user data in accordance with Google's API Services User Data Policy. Specifically:
- Profile Information: We access your basic Google profile information (name, email address, profile picture) to create and manage your account.
- Authentication Data: We use Google's OAuth 2.0 service to securely authenticate your identity without accessing your Google password.
We only request the minimum necessary permissions to provide our core phone case design services and will not access additional Google services or data without your explicit consent.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create, manage, and provide your account and personalized phone case design services.
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform's features and functionality.
- Ensure compliance with age restrictions and Platform policies.
- Communicate with you, including sending updates, announcements, and marketing communications (where permitted).
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities.
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to governmental requests.
Limited Use of Google User Data
Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:
- We use Google user data only to provide or improve user-facing features that are visible and prominent in our application's user interface.
- We do not transfer Google user data to third parties, except for the limited purposes described in this policy (such as service providers helping us operate our platform).
- We do not use Google user data for serving advertisements or for any advertising-related purposes.
- We do not allow humans to read Google user data, except as necessary for security purposes, to comply with applicable law, or when we have obtained your affirmative agreement.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers and Business Partners: who assist in providing and supporting the Platform.
- Affiliates within our Corporate Group: for internal business purposes and platform improvement.
- Legal Authorities: where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
- Third parties in connection with business transactions: such as mergers or asset sales.
- With your consent: when explicitly obtained.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Restrictions on Google User Data
We will never sell, transfer, or use your Google user data for advertising purposes, credit-worthiness determinations, or any other purposes prohibited by Google's API Services User Data Policy. Any service providers who may have access to Google user data are contractually required to comply with the same data protection standards.
Third-Party Authentication Services
Our Platform integrates with third-party authentication services to provide you with convenient sign-in options. When you choose to authenticate through these services:
Google Sign-In
- We use Google's OAuth 2.0 protocol to authenticate your identity securely.
- We only request access to your basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) necessary to create and manage your account.
- You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings.
- We comply with Google's branding guidelines and user data policies.
Your Control Over Third-Party Connections
You maintain control over your third-party account connections:
- You can disconnect your third-party accounts from our Platform at any time through your account settings.
- Disconnecting will not delete your CaseDesign.AI account, but you will need to set up alternative login credentials.
- You can manage permissions granted to our application through the respective third-party service's privacy settings.
Data Storage and International Transfers
Your data is stored and processed on secure servers located in the United States. Transfers of personal data comply with applicable U.S. laws and data protection standards.
Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Access, update, or correct your account information.
- Delete your account by contacting us.
- Control cookie preferences via browser settings or our Cookie Policy.
- Manage third-party login permissions through the respective service's privacy controls.
- Revoke access to your Google account through your Google Account settings at any time.
If you have any questions about your rights or how to exercise them, please contact us.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no transmission over the internet is fully secure, so you share information at your own risk.
Security Measures for Third-Party Data
For data received from third-party services like Google, we implement additional security measures including encrypted storage, access controls, and regular security audits to ensure compliance with their respective data protection requirements.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
For data received from Google APIs, we retain such data only for as long as necessary to provide the specific features for which the data was requested, and we will delete such data when no longer needed for these purposes.
Children's Privacy
The Platform is intended for users aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws or how we operate. Material changes will be communicated through updated policy dates and notices on the Platform.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: [email protected]