1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email Address: Required to send you feedback
• Custom Requests: Optional text you provide for specific feedback

Quilt Images

• Quilt Photos: Images you upload for analysis
• Metadata: File size, type, and upload timestamp

Technical Information

• IP Address: For basic security and analytics
• Browser Information: User agent string for technical support
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service

2. How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

• Provide Analysis: Analyze your quilt photos and send detailed feedback
• Service Improvement: Understand how to make QuiltCritic better
• Communication: Send you your analysis results and service updates

Beta Testing Purposes

• Concept Validation: Determine if this service meets community needs
• Quality Assessment: Evaluate AI response quality and appropriateness
• Technical Testing: Identify and fix bugs or issues

3. Data Storage and Security

Image Storage

• Location: Stored on our secure server
• Access: Only accessible to authorized team members
• Retention: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Security: Basic file system protections (not encrypted at rest)

Personal Data

• Email Addresses: Stored in CSV file on secure server
• Request Data: Kept for service improvement and support
• Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics only

Security Limitations (Beta)

4. Data Sharing

We DO NOT Share

• Your images with any third parties
• Your email address with marketers or other services
• Personal information for commercial purposes

AI Processing

• OpenAI/Anthropic: Images may be sent to AI providers for analysis
• Data Retention: AI providers have their own data retention policies
• Privacy Policies: Subject to OpenAI and Anthropic privacy policies

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Your Rights

Access and Control

• Request Deletion: Email us to delete your data
• Data Access: Request a copy of your stored information
• Corrections: Ask us to correct any inaccurate information

Opt-Out

• Future Communications: Reply "STOP" to any email
• Data Processing: Request to stop processing your data

EU/UK Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the EU or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to object to processing.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Current Tracking

• Essential Cookies: None currently used
• Analytics: Basic JavaScript tracking for usage statistics
• Third-Party: No third-party tracking pixels or cookies

Future Plans

In our full launch, we may implement cookies for user accounts and preferences. We'll update this policy accordingly.

7. Community Guidelines

QuiltCritic welcomes quilters of all ages and skill levels. We're committed to providing constructive, respectful feedback to help improve your quilting craft.

8. International Users

QuiltCritic is operated from the Netherlands. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the Netherlands for processing.

9. Changes to This Policy

As a beta service, we may update this policy frequently. We'll notify users of significant changes via email and update the "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or your data?

• Email: privacy@quiltcritic.net
• General Contact: hello@quiltcritic.net
• Data Deletion: delete@quiltcritic.net