This Privacy Policy applies to PixlTrace, our iOS and Android mobile application (our “App”).
In the following policy, we inform you about the scope of the processing of your Personal Data.

GENERAL INFORMATION

What law applies?

Our use of your Personal Data is subject to applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant international data protection regulations. We process your Personal Data accordingly and in compliance with applicable laws.

What is Personal Data?

Personal Data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. This includes, for example, your name, email address, device identifiers, IP address, or other online identifiers.

What is Special Category Data?

Special category data is Personal Data that requires higher protection due to its sensitive nature, such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, or biometric data.
PixlTrace does not require or intentionally process Special Category Data.

What is processing?

Processing means any operation performed on Personal Data, whether automated or not, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

Who is responsible for data processing?

The responsible party is:

PixlTrace Development
Email: contact@pixl-develop.com

(“PixlTrace”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at the email address above.

Legal bases for processing Personal Data

We process Personal Data only when at least one legal basis applies:

• your consent;
• performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
• compliance with a legal obligation; or
• our legitimate interests, provided your rights are not overridden.

PROCESSING OF AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED DATA

Downloading and installing the App

PixlTrace can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Downloading and installing the App may require prior registration with the respective App Store.

Apple and Google may collect certain technical data (such as device identifiers, IP address, or location information) as part of their App Store services.
We do not control these data processing activities. Apple and Google are solely responsible for their respective processing.

Device information

We may receive technical information about your device, including:

• device type and operating system;
• app version;
• crash logs and performance data;
• anonymized usage statistics.

This data is used to ensure stability, security, and performance of the App.

Permissions

PixlTrace may request access to:

• local storage (to save artworks);
• photos or gallery (to import or export drawings);
• camera (if you choose to scan or import images);
• push notifications.

You can manage or revoke permissions at any time via your device settings. Some features may not function properly without certain permissions.

Push notifications

PixlTrace may send push notifications related to app functionality, updates, or creative reminders.
You can disable push notifications at any time via your device or App settings.

The legal basis is your consent.

ANALYTICS AND APP PERFORMANCE

Firebase

We use Google Firebase services to maintain and improve PixlTrace, including:

• Firebase Analytics;
• Firebase Crashlytics;
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (for push notifications).

Firebase may process technical and usage-related data. IP addresses are anonymized where applicable.
The legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the App and, where required, your consent.

Crash reports

Crash reports help us identify errors and improve stability.
These reports do not include content you create and are used solely for technical purposes.

DATA PROCESSING BY US

Contacting us

When you contact us via email, we process your contact details and message content to respond to your inquiry.
Legal basis: your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to requests.

Providing App services

PixlTrace is a creative drawing and painting application.
We process only the Personal Data necessary to provide core App functionality.

User-generated artworks are stored to allow you to access, edit, and export your creations.

User-generated content

All drawings, images, and creative content you create in PixlTrace remain your property.

We do not analyze, sell, or use your artworks for advertising or profiling purposes.

Payments and subscriptions

PixlTrace may offer optional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

Payments are processed exclusively through:

• Apple Pay / Apple App Store, or
• Google Pay / Google Play Store.

We do not collect or store credit card or payment details.
The legal basis is the performance of the contract.

WHAT WE DO NOT DO

• We do not sell your Personal Data;
• We do not use automated decision-making or profiling;
• We do not require age-restricted content or age verification;
• We do not collect biometric or sensitive personal data;
• We do not access your personal files beyond your explicit permissions.

SHARING OF DATA

We only share Personal Data when:

• required to operate the App (e.g., analytics or cloud services);
• legally required;
• you have given consent.

We do not share Personal Data with advertisers.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your Personal Data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure adequate protection of your data in accordance with applicable laws.

DATA SECURITY

We use technical and organizational security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect Personal Data.

In case of a data breach, affected users will be notified in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• access your Personal Data;
• correct inaccurate data;
• request deletion;
• restrict or object to processing;
• withdraw consent;
• lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@pixl-develop.com.

VALIDITY AND CHANGES

This Privacy Policy is the current and valid version.
We may update it from time to time. Changes will be communicated within the App or via our website where appropriate.

CONTACT

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 contact@pixl-develop.com