Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect when you use Punch Needle Israel, how we use it, and what rights you have with respect to it.
What information we collect
Account details: email address, display name and profile picture, depending on how you choose to sign up (including sign-in via Google).
Content you create: prompts you enter, generated patterns and designs, color choices, favorites, and the public/private visibility you set for each design.
Usage data: standard technical logs such as IP address, browser type, referring page and date/time. We use this to diagnose issues, secure the Site and improve the experience.
Cookies: we use essential cookies to keep you signed in, and may use analytics cookies to understand how the Site is used.
How we use the information
To operate the Site: so that you can create and save designs, display your designs (including publicly, based on visibility settings), and manage your account.
To enforce fair-use limits, such as daily generation quotas.
To improve the service, for example by analyzing aggregate usage and identifying bugs.
For essential communications about your account or material changes to the policy or terms.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Sharing with third parties
We rely on service providers to operate the Site, including:
• Hosting and database providers that store the Site and your designs.
• AI providers that generate patterns based on your prompts.
• Authentication providers (such as Google Sign-In) for registration and login.
• Analytics and logging services (to the extent used).
We will only share information with authorities or other third parties if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety or property of the Site or its users.
Public content
Designs you create may appear publicly in the Site's designs gallery, accessible to any visitor and to search engines, unless marked private (where that option is available). We recommend not including sensitive personal information in prompts that you would not want to be visible.
Data retention
We retain your information while your account is active and as needed to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce the terms.
You may request deletion of your account and designs at any time (see "Your rights" below). Some data may remain in backups for a reasonable period before being fully erased.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. If there is a significant security incident affecting your data, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request: access to the information we hold about you, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of your account and designs, or restriction of processing. You can reach us through the About page or the contact channels listed on the Site.
Children
The Site is not intended for children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information without your consent, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The last-updated date appears at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.