This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the SpriteCut application and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.
Important Information About Our Business Model
SpriteCut offers a 30-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial period, you need to make a one-time payment of $10 USD to continue using the application permanently with no recurring fees. All future updates are included at no additional cost.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Application refers to SpriteCut, the macOS software program provided by the Company.
- Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Verenes LLC, 30 N Gould St Sheridan, WY 82801, United States.
- Country refers to: Wyoming, United States
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Application.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service.
2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Privacy by Design Commitment
SpriteCut is built with "Privacy by Design" principles. The application operates completely offline on your macOS device and does not collect, store, or transmit any of your images or creative data to our servers.
Types of Data Collected
Minimal Personal Data
We only collect the minimal data necessary to provide our service:
| Data Type | Collection Purpose | Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Identifiers | License verification, entitlement management | As long as necessary for service provision | Contract |
| Purchase History | Restore purchases, customer support, refund processing | 7 years (legal compliance requirements) | Contract, Legal obligation |
| Trial Start Date | Manage trial period, prevent abuse | Stored locally on device only | Contract |
| App Analytics | Bug fixes, performance improvements | 12 months | Legitimate interest |
| Customer Support Data | Technical support, feature requests | 3 years after last contact | Legitimate interest |
Data We DO NOT Collect
We DO NOT collect:
- Images or files that you process within the application
- Location data
- Contacts or data from other applications
- Biometric data
- Web browsing history
- Sensitive information (religion, politics, health)
3. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
GDPR Rights (EU)
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right of Access
Request copies of your personal data that we hold about you
Right of Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate information or update your data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restrict Processing
Request restriction of processing your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
California Residents' Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know about the collection and use of personal information
- Delete personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (We DO NOT sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access data
- Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring systems to detect threats
- Secure Backups: Encrypted backups stored securely
- Regular Updates: Systems are regularly updated with security patches
5. Data Sharing
We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Data is only shared in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Apple (App Store), authorized payment processors
- Legal Requirements: When required by court order or authorized government agencies
- Rights Protection: To protect the legitimate interests of the Company and users
6. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure transfers comply with:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU
- Adequacy Decisions by the European Commission
- Other appropriate safeguards under GDPR
7. Children's Privacy
SpriteCut is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
8. In-App Purchases and Payment Processing
Apple's Role in Payment Processing
All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Apple acts as the payment processor and handles all financial transactions. We do not directly collect or store your payment information (credit card details, billing address, etc.).
What We Collect Related to Purchases
- Purchase Receipt Information: Product ID, transaction ID, purchase date (provided by Apple)
- Entitlement Status: Whether you have purchased Premium Access
- Trial Information: Trial start date (stored locally on your device)
What Apple Collects
When you make a purchase, Apple collects and processes:
- Your Apple ID and associated information
- Payment method details (credit card, etc.)
- Billing address and contact information
- Purchase history and transaction details
Apple's handling of this data is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, not ours.
Refunds and Customer Support
All refund requests must be made directly to Apple through the App Store. We cannot process refunds directly. For billing issues, contact Apple Support.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SpriteCut is a macOS desktop application and does not use cookies or web tracking technologies. The application only stores:
- Application preferences on your device
- Temporary files necessary for app operation
- License information (encrypted)
10. 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
- In-app notifications
- Email notification to registered users (if applicable)
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy
11. Supervisory Authorities
If you have complaints about our processing of personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- EU: Your country's Data Protection Authority
- United States: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- California: California Attorney General's Office
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@verenes.com
Customer Support: customer.service@verenes.com
Address: Verenes LLC
30 N Gould St
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States
Response Time: We commit to responding within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests.
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