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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2025
This policy was written in plain English because privacy shouldn't be confusing.

We collect very little data, keep it anonymous when possible, and give you control over your privacy. Your data is yours.

Our Privacy Philosophy

At Pixelfolio Inc., we believe your personal information should stay personal. We actively design our apps to collect as little information as possible while still providing you with great experiences.

Our core principles:

  • Local first - Your data stays on your device whenever possible
  • Anonymous only - We only track feature usage with anonymous identifiers that cannot identify you
  • Your control - Easy opt-out options available in all our apps
  • Transparent - Clear about what little we collect and why

This policy covers all Pixelfolio apps: Bulletin, Globetrotter, Moderation, TextCraft, Vinyls, Veil, and Orbit.

Information We Collect

App Data You Create

  • Your content stays on your device unless you choose to sync it
  • We don't send or store your personal app data on our servers
  • Any sync happens through Apple's iCloud (where supported) - not our servers

Support Communications

  • If you email us for help, we store your email and our conversation
  • This helps us provide better support and identify common issues
  • We'll delete this data if you request it
  • We never share support conversations unless legally required

Anonymous Usage Analytics

  • Which app features you use
  • How often you use the app
  • General app performance and crash data

Technical Information

  • Device type and operating system version (for compatibility)
  • App version you're using (for support purposes)
  • Anonymous identifiers (not tied to your identity)

What We Don't Collect

  • Your real name, email, or personal identifiers (unless you contact support)
  • Your location (except where explicitly needed for app features)
  • Your personal files, photos, or documents
  • Your browsing history or activities outside our apps
  • Any information that could identify you personally

How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

Improve Our Apps

  • Fix bugs and crashes
  • Understand which features are most useful
  • Plan new features and improvements
  • Test app performance across different devices

Provide Support

  • Respond to your questions and feedback
  • Help troubleshoot issues you're experiencing
  • Share important app updates when needed

Legal Compliance

  • Meet our legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud or abuse
  • Enforce our terms of service

Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted third-party services to provide analytics, manage purchases, and generate AI summaries.

Services we use:

  • TelemetryDeck: Anonymous app usage analytics
  • RevenueCat: Purchase and subscription management through Apple's secure system
  • OpenAI: AI-powered article summaries in Bulletin (article content only, no personal data)

App-Specific Privacy Details

Bulletin

  • iCloud sync: Your subscriptions can sync across devices
  • AI summaries: Article content is processed to generate summaries using AI services

Globetrotter

  • Photo access: Reads location data from your photos to map your travels
  • Privacy protection: All analysis happens on your device - data never leaves your phone
  • Optional sharing: You can choose to share high-level travel statistics with friends

Moderation

  • HealthKit: You can optionally write weight data to Apple Health
  • Medical disclaimer: We don't provide medical advice - consult healthcare professionals

Orbit

  • Third-party servers: Connects to Mastodon servers you choose
  • Not our servers: We don't operate social media servers
  • Instance privacy: Your data privacy is governed by your chosen Mastodon instance
  • Local caching: Some posts may be cached locally for performance

TextCraft, Vinyls, Veil

  • Apple integrations: May access Apple Music (Vinyls) or Photos (Veil) with your permission

Your Privacy Controls

  • Delete the app to remove all local data
  • Disable analytics in app settings
  • Email us to delete support conversations

Data Retention

  • Anonymous analytics: Up to 5 years for long-term trends
  • Support emails: Until you request deletion
  • App data: Under your control on your device

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our apps or legal requirements. We know how annoying privacy policy updates are, but you can always find the latest version at this page.

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information if:

  • Required by law or legal process
  • Necessary to protect our rights or safety
  • Part of a business merger or acquisition (rare, but legally required disclosure)
  • To prevent fraud or abuse of our services

We'll resist overly broad requests and notify you when legally permitted.

Contact Us

Email: support@pixelfolio.app
Company: Pixelfolio Inc., Halifax, NS, Canada

We're a small team and will respond to privacy concerns promptly.

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