Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 13, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Kaomoji.diy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our ASCII art generation and sharing platform (the "Service").
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
• Account Information: When you sign up using Google OAuth, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• User-Generated Content: ASCII artworks you create and save, including titles, tags, and descriptions you provide.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including search queries, liked artworks, and saved favorites.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics to improve our Service.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
• Service Provision: To provide and maintain your account, save your artworks, and enable social features like likes and favorites.
• Personalization: To show you relevant content and improve your user experience.
• Communication: To send you important updates about our Service (we do not send marketing emails).
• Security: To protect our Service from abuse and ensure platform integrity.
• Analytics: To understand how our Service is used and improve functionality.
Data Storage and Security
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL) with industry-standard encryption.
• Data Location: Your data is stored on secure servers and protected by Row Level Security (RLS) policies.
• Access Control: Only you can access and modify your personal artworks and account information.
• HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted using secure HTTPS connections.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:
• Google OAuth: We use Google's authentication service to enable secure login.
• Public Content: Artworks you choose to make public are visible to other users of the platform.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: View and download your personal data and artworks.
• Correction: Update or correct your account information.
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data ("right to be forgotten").
• Data Portability: Export your artworks and data in a standard format.
• Privacy Controls: Manage the visibility of your artworks and profile information.
Data Retention
• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active.
• Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we use soft deletion (marking data as deleted) for 30 days, after which data is permanently removed.
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@kaomoji.diy
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.