Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Introduction

Carpathian Digital LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our websites and services, including sasquatsh.com, newmediadrop.com, digitalsignetring.com, and any other services we operate.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Google API Services & OAuth

Some of our desktop applications use Google API Services, including Gmail API, to provide email-related functionality. This section describes how we handle data obtained through Google APIs.

2.1 Data We Access

When you authorize our application to access your Google account, we may access:

• Email messages: To read, send, and manage emails on your behalf
• Email metadata: Subject lines, sender/recipient information, timestamps
• Account information: Your email address and basic profile information

2.2 How We Use Google Data

Data obtained through Google APIs is used solely to:

• Provide the email functionality you requested within our application
• Display your emails and allow you to compose and send messages
• Manage your inbox according to your instructions

2.3 Data Storage and Security

• Email data is processed locally on your device
• We do not store your emails on our servers
• OAuth tokens are stored securely on your local device
• We do not share your Google data with third parties

2.4 Limited Use Disclosure

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We do not use Google user data for:

• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Selling data to third parties
• Training AI/ML models unrelated to the app's core functionality
• Any purpose other than providing the requested email functionality

2.5 Revoking Access

You can revoke our application's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account Permissions page.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account: Name, email address, password, and other profile information
• Make a purchase: Billing address, payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Contact us: Name, email address, and the content of your message
• Subscribe to newsletters: Email address and communication preferences
• Participate in surveys or promotions: Responses and contact information

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, features used
• Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs
• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve our services. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing: Stripe, Inc. processes all payment transactions
• Hosting: Google Firebase provides hosting and infrastructure services
• Analytics: We use analytics providers to understand service usage
• Email services: Third-party providers help us send communications

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure storage of data with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Account Information

You may update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us.

8.2 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages or by contacting us.

8.3 Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to remove or reject cookies. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

8.4 Data Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to your personal information and to receive it in a portable format.

8.5 Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Access to your personal data
• Rectification of inaccurate data
• Erasure of your data
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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