Privacy Policy Details
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
Pexl ("we," "us," or "our"), owned and operated by NiemannsLLC, provides a web application (the "Service") that enables users to create, share, and manage LED designs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information from you:
- Account Information: Your username, email address, and password when you register for an account.
- Profile Information: Optional details such as your bio and profile picture if you choose to provide them via your user profile.
- User Content: Designs, text, descriptions, array files, and other content you submit through the Service (e.g., via `Design`, `saveArray`, `CommunityDesign`, or `EventSubmission` features).
- Usage Data: Interactions with the Service, such as views (`DesignView`), likes (`DesignThumbsUp`), poll votes (`PollVote`), and advertisement interactions (`AdView`, `AdClick`), tracked via your username or session key (for anonymous users).
- Event and Trophy Data: Information related to your participation in events (`EventSubmission`) and trophies earned (`Trophy`).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service, including account creation, authentication, and content management.
- Facilitate community features, such as sharing designs (`CommunityDesign`), tracking views and likes, and managing reports (`Report`).
- Administer events, polls, and trophies, including notifying winners and tracking submissions.
- Display advertisements (`Advertisement`) and measure their performance (impressions and clicks).
- Contact you via email for operational purposes, including:
- Account status updates (e.g., blocked or banned accounts).
- Notifications about reported designs (`Report`).
- Prize winnings announcements (e.g., from `Event` or `Trophy`).
- Special offers or updates related to the Service.
- Improve the Service by analyzing usage patterns and user feedback.
Your email will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes beyond the operational communications listed above.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- With Your Consent: For example, if you explicitly agree to share your designs publicly (`saveArray.can_download`).
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating the Service (e.g., cloud storage like AWS S3 for `MediaStorage`), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. For example, your password is hashed, and files uploaded to AWS S3 (`MediaStorage`) are secured. However, no system is entirely immune to breaches, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access and Update: Modify your account details (e.g., username, email, bio, profile picture) through your profile settings (`UserProfile`).
- Delete: Request account deletion by contacting us at niemannsllc@gmail.com, which will remove your personal data, though some content (e.g., shared designs) may remain if already public.
- Control Sharing: Opt to make designs downloadable (`can_download`) or keep them private (`is_shared`).
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use session keys (`session_key` in `PollVote`, `AdView`, `AdClick`) to track anonymous interactions and maintain user sessions. No additional tracking technologies (e.g., cookies beyond session management) are employed for analytics or advertising purposes at this time.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it. Contact us at niemannsllc@gmail.com if you believe we have collected such information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact NiemannsLLC at:
- Email: niemannsllc@gmail.com
- Owner: NiemannsLLC
