Legal

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2024 | Effective Date: October 2024

At TinDev Studios, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and when using our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

Personal Identification Information

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, job title, company name, and industry

Professional Information

Project details, budget information, timeline preferences, technical requirements, and business goals

Account Information

Username, password, billing address, payment method information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Usage Data

Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URL, device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, and geolocation

Communication Data

Emails, messages, support tickets, consultation notes, and feedback you provide

Cookie & Tracking Data

Cookies, pixels, beacons, and similar technologies as detailed in our Cookie Policy

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from you: Forms, contact submissions, consultations, and account registration

Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and log files when you browse our website

From third parties: Analytics providers, advertising networks, and business partners

Inferred data: We may infer information about your preferences and interests based on your interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services and products

• Respond to your inquiries, requests, and support tickets

• Process transactions and send related information

• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

• Personalize content and recommendations

• Monitor and analyze trends and performance metrics

• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, we process your data based on the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to processing

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide services you've requested

Legal Obligation: Where required by law or regulation

Legitimate Interests: Our business interests in providing services, fraud prevention, and security

Vital Interests: Protection of your or others' vital interests

5. Information Sharing & Disclosure

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

Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing)

Business Partners: Partners for co-marketing or service integration

Legal Compliance: When required by law or legal process

Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type:

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion

Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for accounting purposes

Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity

Support Data: Retained for 3 years for dispute resolution and records

Analytics Data: Retained for 24-26 months

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

GDPR Rights (EU/UK)

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format

Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing or other purposes

Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

CCPA Rights (California)

Right to Know: Know what personal information is collected, used, and shared

Right to Delete: Request deletion of collected personal information

Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Right to Correct: Correct inaccurate personal information

Right to Non-Discrimination: Not face discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@tindevstudios.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days (45 days for complex requests). You have the right to appeal our decision.

8. Security Measures

We implement comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit

• AES-256 encryption for data at rest

• Multi-factor authentication for sensitive accounts

• Regular security audits and penetration testing

• Employee access controls and confidentiality agreements

• Data minimization and purpose limitation practices

• Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries. These countries may not have data protection laws equivalent to your home country.

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Binding Corporate Rules

• Your explicit consent

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's account.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:

TinDev Studios, Inc.
Privacy Department
Email: privacy@tindevstudios.com
Response Time: Within 30 days

For GDPR inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at dpo@tindevstudios.com

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for EU/UK residents) or the California Attorney General (for California residents).

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 2024 and was last updated on October 2024. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.