Privacy Policy

ShaderDeck ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide

• Account details (name, email address) when you register
• Payment information processed securely by our payment provider
• Messages you send us via email or contact forms
• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter

Information collected automatically

• Usage data such as pages visited and features used
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and manage your subscription
• Send you transactional emails (receipts, account notices)
• Send marketing emails if you have opted in (you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us at support@shaderdeck.com)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the product
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal bases for processing

Where we process your personal data, we do so on the following legal bases (as applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation):

• Performance of a contract — to provide you with the Service and manage your subscription
• Legitimate interests — to analyze usage, prevent fraud, and improve our product, where these interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies, which you may withdraw at any time

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the Service. We use two categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function. These are set automatically and do not require your consent.
• Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics): Used to understand how users interact with the Service. We will ask for your consent before setting these.

You can manage or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie preferences panel or your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers — such as payment processors, authentication providers, and analytics platforms that help us operate the Service
• Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ShaderDeck or others
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you

International data transfers

Some of our service providers (including Clerk, Stripe, and Vercel) may process your data outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with applicable law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When your account is deleted, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. Specifically:

• Account and profile data: Retained for the duration of your account, then deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Payment and billing records: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting obligations
• Usage and analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months in anonymized or aggregated form
• Support correspondence: Retained for up to 3 years for quality assurance and dispute resolution

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@shaderdeck.com.

GDPR (EU/EEA users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the rights described above under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

CCPA (California users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (not applicable — we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at support@shaderdeck.com. We will respond within 45 days.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services such as Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), and Vercel Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for their practices.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@shaderdeck.com.