Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Kringle Studio, we collect the following information:

• Photos you upload: We temporarily process your photos to generate AI Christmas images. Photos are deleted from our servers within 24 hours of processing.
• Payment information: When you make a purchase, payment details are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information.
• Email address: If you provide your email for order confirmations or communications.
• Usage data: Basic analytics about how you use our service to improve the experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Generate your AI Christmas photos
• Process your orders and payments
• Send order confirmations and updates
• Improve our service and user experience
• Respond to customer support inquiries

3. Photo Storage & Deletion

Your privacy is important to us. Here's how we handle your photos:

• Uploaded photos are processed on secure servers
• Original photos are automatically deleted within 24 hours
• Generated photos are stored for 30 days to allow re-downloads
• You can request immediate deletion by contacting us

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate Kringle Studio.

Each service has its own privacy policy and handles data according to industry standards.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Limited access to personal data
• Regular security audits

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data

7. Children's Privacy

While our service can be used to create photos including children, the service itself is intended for use by adults (18+). Parents or guardians are responsible for any photos uploaded of minors.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@kringlestudio.com

9. Changes to This Policy

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