Privacy Policy

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Contact us through our support email or contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Create and save character designs

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device when you use our Peanutize Me character creator, including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Usage patterns and interaction data
• Referral source and pages visited
• Time spent on the website

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain your Peanutize Me character creation experience
• Improve functionality by analyzing usage patterns to enhance the character creator
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send communications about updates, new features, or important notices (with your consent)
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

What We Don't Do

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing

We may share information in these specific circumstances:

• Aggregated Analytics: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about our users for analytics purposes
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred as part of the business

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures

Important Note: However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies We Use

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics and other analytics services to understand how users interact with our Peanutize Me character creator. These services may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent
• User interactions and behaviors
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (general area)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Our Peanutize Me character creator is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

COPPA Compliance

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly
• Parents can contact us to review, delete, or stop further collection of their child's information
• Our character creator does not require personal information to use

Parental Controls

Parents and guardians can:

• Monitor their child's use of the website
• Contact us with any privacy concerns
• Request deletion of any information collected

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@peanutize.app. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

How We Notify You

• Post the new privacy policy on this page
• Update the effective date
• Send email notifications for material changes (if you've provided your email)
• Display prominent notices on our website

Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@peanutize.app