Your Data, Your Trust

1. Information We Collect

• Account Credentials: Email address, password (encrypted), username, full name, and bio.
• Profile Picture: Image you upload as your avatar.
• User-Generated Content: Images, titles, descriptions, comments you share on the platform.
• Social Interactions: Likes, saves, and engagement with posts.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, and analytics via Firebase.
• Language Preference: Your selected system language for personalized experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide core features: image sharing, social feed, commenting, likes, and profile management.
• To personalize your experience (themes, fonts, frames, premium Nitro perks, language preferences).
• To send service updates, support responses, and important notifications.
• To monitor platform security, prevent abuse, and improve our services.

3. Data Storage & Security

All data is stored on Firebase Realtime Database and Firebase Authentication (Google Cloud Platform). We implement industry-standard encryption and access controls. However, no internet-based system is 100% secure — we continuously work to protect your data.

4. Third-Party Services

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, real-time database, and analytics.
• Tailwind CSS & Google Fonts: UI styling and typography.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.

5. Your Rights

• Access: View all your personal data stored on the platform.
• Correction: Update your name, bio, username, and profile picture anytime via Settings.
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data permanently.
• Language Choice: Select your preferred system language at any time.
• To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies for authentication and session management. Firebase may also use analytics cookies to help us understand platform usage. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising.

7. Children's Privacy

Stardust Canvas is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via in-app alerts or email. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please reach out: