Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

📋 1. Introduction

At Kubikwall Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital grid platform service ("Service").

Key Principle: We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our Service. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

📊 2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Data Type Purpose Required
Email Address Account creation, notifications, support Yes (for accounts)
Name Display purposes, customer service Optional
Payment Information Processing purchases (handled by Stripe) Yes (for purchases)
Images & Content Display on purchased squares Yes (for uploads)
Messages & Descriptions Display with your content Optional

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Interaction Data: Clicks, scrolls, purchases made
  • Performance Data: Load times, errors, system performance

Information from Third Parties

  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations from Stripe
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics
  • Security Services: Fraud prevention and security monitoring

⚙️ 3. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  • Service Delivery: Provide access to the grid platform and your purchased squares
  • Payment Processing: Handle transactions and maintain purchase records
  • Account Management: Create and maintain user accounts
  • Content Display: Show your images and descriptions on the grid

Secondary Uses

  • Communication: Send service updates, notifications, and support responses
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the Service
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and enforce our Terms

Marketing & Analytics

We may use your information for:

  • Sending promotional emails (with your consent)
  • Analyzing user behavior to improve our Service
  • Creating anonymized usage statistics
  • Personalizing your experience on the platform

🤝 4. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

When We Share Information

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety & Security: To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the public
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on the grid:

  • Images and descriptions you upload to squares
  • Display names (if you choose to provide them)
  • Purchase timestamps and square ownership

🔒 5. Data Storage & Security

Security Measures

  • Encryption: Data transmission secured with SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access Control: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard hosting and database security

Data Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the United States. We use reputable cloud service providers that comply with industry security standards.

Data Backup & Recovery

We maintain regular backups of your data to prevent loss due to technical failures. Backup data is subject to the same security measures as live data.

🍪 6. Cookies & Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Login sessions, security, basic functionality Session/30 days
Analytics Cookies Usage statistics, performance monitoring 1-2 years
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences 1 year

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies

⚖️ 7. Your Privacy Rights

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

Correction

Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (with some exceptions)

Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Object

Object to certain types of data processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@kubikwall.com. We will respond within 30 days and may require identity verification.

Limits on Your Rights

Some rights may be limited when:

  • Required for legal compliance
  • Necessary for service provision
  • Part of publicly displayed content (like grid squares)
  • Needed for security or fraud prevention

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Kubikwall is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Teen Users (13-17)

Users between 13-17 should have parental consent before using our Service. We encourage parents to:

  • Review this Privacy Policy with their teens
  • Monitor their teen's online activities
  • Contact us with any concerns about their teen's account

🌍 9. International Users

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Lawful basis for processing your data
  • Enhanced consent requirements
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to be forgotten
  • Data Protection Officer contact

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have specific rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination

Data Transfers

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Other approved transfer mechanisms

📅 10. Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Account Information Until account deletion + 90 days Service provision, legal requirements
Purchase Records 7 years Tax and legal compliance
Grid Content Indefinitely (part of public record) Platform functionality
Usage Analytics 2 years Service improvement
Support Communications 3 years Customer service history

Deletion Process

When data reaches its retention limit or you request deletion:

  1. Data is flagged for deletion in our systems
  2. Active data is removed within 30 days
  3. Backup data is removed in the next backup cycle
  4. Some data may remain in system logs for security purposes

📝 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • For significant changes, we will notify users by email or site notice
  • We will maintain an archive of previous versions
  • Continued use after changes indicates acceptance

Types of Changes We Might Make

  • New features or services that affect data collection
  • Changes in legal requirements
  • Updates to security practices
  • Clarifications based on user feedback

📞 12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Team

  • Email: privacy@kubikwall.com
  • General Support: support@kubikwall.com
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@kubikwall.com

Response Times

  • General Inquiries: 2-3 business days
  • Data Requests: Up to 30 days
  • Urgent Privacy Issues: Within 24 hours

Privacy Questions?

Our privacy team is here to help you understand how we protect your information.

Contact Privacy Team