Privacy Policy for Artboardly

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Effective Date: February 10, 2026

Artboardly ("we", "us", "our") operates the Artboardly mobile application (the "App"), a creative drawing and design tool designed to provide users with a professional, intuitive platform for sketching, annotating, creating digital art, and managing design projects. Protecting your creative data, personal information, and privacy is our utmost priority. This Privacy Policy details our data handling practices, with strict adherence to the Google Play Developer Programme Policies, applicable U.S. data protection laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and global best practices for creative and design app privacy. By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms herein, including our commitments to protecting your creative work and personal data.

1. Core Compliance & Data Protection Commitments

As a creative tool, Artboardly handles your original digital art, sketches, and design annotations—data that holds personal and creative value. We adhere to rigorous compliance standards and non-negotiable data protection commitments to safeguard your work and privacy, aligned with global regulations and industry best practices[2][3]:

• Strict Compliance: We fully comply with all privacy-related provisions of the Google Play Developer Programme Policies (including User Data Policy, Personal and Sensitive User Data Provisions), CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR, ensuring the App meets global上架 and operation standards[2][4].
• Data Minimization: We only collect the minimum personal, creative, and non-personal device data necessary for the App’s core creative functions. We never collect unnecessary sensitive data or data unrelated to drawing, design, or project management[1][2].
• Creative Data Ownership & Protection: You retain full ownership of all original digital art, sketches, and annotations created within the App. We never claim ownership of your creative work, and we implement enhanced security measures to protect your creative data from unauthorized access, tampering, or leakage[1][3].
• Zero Unauthorized Sharing/Sale: We never sell, rent, disclose, or transfer your personal information, creative data, or usage data to third parties for commercial gain, advertising, or any unauthorized purpose—strictly in line with CCPA/CPRA and GDPR requirements[2][3].
• Transparency & User Control: We clearly disclose all data collection, use, and storage practices in plain language, avoiding overly technical jargon. You retain full control over your data, including the right to access, export, correct, or delete your personal information and creative work[2][3].

2. Compliance with Google Play Developer Programme Policies

We strictly adhere to all Google Play policies relevant to creative and design apps, ensuring the App meets Google Play’s privacy and security standards[4][5]:

• Permission Legitimacy & Transparency: We only request essential device permissions for core creative functions, in strict compliance with Google Play’s Permission Policies. Permissions are requested on an as-needed basis, with clear, specific explanations of their purpose before request[2][4]:
• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (if applicable): Used solely to import your existing images as reference materials or design elements for your creative projects. We never access, view, or modify your original photos without your explicit action, and we comply with Google’s latest media access policies (including optional use of the Android Photo Picker where appropriate)[4].
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (if applicable): Used solely to save your digital art, sketches, or design projects to your device’s storage, or export your work in your preferred format—all initiated by you[4][5].
• Camera Permission (if applicable): Used solely to capture photos directly within the App for use as reference materials in your creative projects, with your explicit consent each time[2][4].
• Third-Party SDK Compliance: If the App integrates any third-party SDKs (only for core functions such as crash reporting or optional cloud sync), we strictly follow Google Play’s SDK management requirements. All SDKs undergo strict compliance audits, are prohibited from collecting or transmitting any user data (especially creative data or personal information) without permission, and are bound by formal data processing agreements[2][5].
• Data Security & Transparency: We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your creative data and personal information. We clearly disclose all data practices in this Privacy Policy, ensuring you have full visibility into how your data is handled—meeting Google Play’s transparency requirements[2][3].
• Diagnostic Data Handling: Any diagnostic data collected (to resolve app crashes or technical issues) is anonymized, limited to the information necessary to fix the problem, and not retained beyond the resolution of the issue[1].

3. Compliance with U.S. Data Protection Laws (Focus on CCPA/CPRA)

We fully comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other applicable U.S. state data protection laws, ensuring U.S. users (especially California residents) can exercise their privacy rights in accordance with the law[2]:

• User Data Rights: In accordance with CCPA/CPRA, U.S. users have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict the processing of, and export their personal information and creative data. We provide free, easy-to-use channels to exercise these rights (e.g., in-app settings, support email) and commit to responding to requests within the timeframe required by law[2].
• No Data Sale/Sharing: We strictly prohibit the sale or sharing of your personal information, creative data, or usage data to third parties for commercial purposes. We will never share your data with third parties without your explicit written consent, and we maintain records of all data sharing activities (if any) as required by CCPA/CPRA[2].
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against any U.S. user who exercises their privacy rights (e.g., refusing service, charging additional fees, reducing service quality) because they have requested to access, delete, or restrict their data—fully complying with CCPA/CPRA’s non-discrimination principle[2].
• Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach that may expose U.S. users’ personal information or creative data, we will notify affected users and relevant U.S. regulatory authorities in accordance with the timeframe and procedures required by U.S. law[2].

4. Compliance with GDPR (for EEA Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring your privacy rights are protected[2]:

• Legal Basis for Data Processing: We process your data only on valid legal bases, including your explicit consent (for permission-based data access), the performance of a contract (to provide core creative functions), and our legitimate interests (to improve the App and resolve technical issues)—all in line with GDPR requirements[2].
• User Data Rights: EEA users have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, and data portability for their personal information and creative data. We provide simple channels to exercise these rights and commit to responding promptly[2].
• Data Protection by Design: We integrate privacy protection into the design and development of the App, implementing data minimization, encryption, and anonymization measures to ensure GDPR compliance from the ground up[2].

5. Data Collection: Minimal, User-Controlled, and Creative-Focused

We collect only the data necessary for the App’s core creative functions, distinguishing between creative data, personal information (voluntary), and non-personal device data—all collected with your explicit consent or knowledge[1][3]:

• Creative Data (User-Generated): This includes all digital art, sketches, annotations, design projects, and related settings (e.g., brush styles, color palettes) created within the App. This data is owned solely by you, stored locally on your device by default (or optionally in secure cloud storage with your consent), and used only to display, edit, and export your work[1][3].
• Basic Personal Information (Voluntary): Optional email address (for account registration, password reset, or optional cloud sync) and username (for profile creation, if applicable). We never collect names, phone numbers, addresses, or other personal identifiable information (PII) beyond what is necessary[2][3].
• Non-Personal Device Data: Basic device information (OS version, device model) and App usage data (e.g., frequency of feature use, crash logs) to ensure App compatibility, optimize performance, and resolve technical issues. This data is anonymized and cannot be linked to your personal identity or creative data[1][2].
• We never collect data unrelated to creative functions, including but not limited to biometric data, location data (unless explicitly requested for location-based design features, which are optional), call logs, text messages, or browsing history[2][3].

6. Data Use: Strictly Limited to Core Creative Functions

We use your data exclusively to provide, improve, and secure the App’s creative and design services—no secondary use, no data analytics for advertising, and no unauthorized processing[1][3]:

• To deliver core creative functions: Allow you to create, edit, annotate, and save your digital art and design projects; import reference materials; and export your work in your preferred format;
• To improve the App: Analyze anonymized usage data to fix bugs, optimize creative tools (e.g., brush performance, canvas functionality), and add new features that enhance your creative experience[1];
• To ensure account security (if applicable): Verify your identity for account registration, reset passwords, and protect your creative data from unauthorized access;
• To provide support: Use anonymized diagnostic data to resolve technical issues you may encounter, and respond to your inquiries (using your voluntary contact information if provided)[1].

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures tailored to protect your creative data and personal information, preventing unauthorized access, tampering, leakage, or destruction[2][3]:

• Local Storage by Default: Your creative data is stored locally on your device by default, giving you full control over your work. No creative data is uploaded to our servers without your explicit consent (e.g., for optional cloud sync)[1][3].
• Encryption: All personal information and creative data (whether stored locally or in secure cloud storage) is encrypted using industry-standard encryption technology (e.g., AES) to ensure security[2].
• No Unnecessary Data Retention: We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. You may delete your creative data or personal information at any time, and uninstalling the App will delete all locally stored creative data and App-related information[2][3].
• Strict Internal Access Control: Our development and operation team has no access to your creative data or personal information, except for anonymized diagnostic data (used solely to resolve technical issues) and only with strict access restrictions[1][2].
• Regular Security Updates: We release timely security updates to address potential vulnerabilities, optimize data protection, and ensure compatibility with the latest operating system versions[2][4].

8. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We strictly prohibit the sharing, renting, disclosing, transferring, or selling of your personal information, creative data, or usage data to third parties for commercial purposes[2][3]. The only exceptions are:

• Compliance with Law: We may disclose data only in response to a legally binding order from a competent government authority, court, or regulatory body. We will take all reasonable measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and notify you to the extent permitted[2][3].
• Authorized Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., secure cloud storage providers for optional sync, crash reporting services) to support our services. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements, are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose, and must comply with our privacy and security standards[2][5].
• User-Initiated Sharing: We may facilitate sharing of your creative work only if you explicitly initiate the action (e.g., exporting and sharing your art via third-party apps), and we do not retain or access the shared data beyond the completion of the action[3].

9. Your Data Privacy Rights

In compliance with CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other global data protection laws, you have full control over your data and the right to exercise the following privacy rights[2][3]:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal information and creative data we hold about you;
• Right to Correct: Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
• Right to Delete: Delete your account (if applicable), personal information, and all creative data at any time through the App’s settings—this action is permanent and cannot be undone;
• Right to Export: Export your creative data in a common format (e.g., PNG, JPG, PDF) to save or transfer to other platforms;
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data collection/use (e.g., revoke permissions, disable cloud sync) at any time, though this may affect your ability to use certain optional features;
• Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction if you believe your privacy rights have been violated[2].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in Google Play Policies, applicable data protection laws, or our data processing practices[2][4]. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Major changes related to data protection (especially those affecting your creative data or privacy rights) will be notified to you via a prominent in-app notice prior to taking effect[2][3].

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our compliance with Google Play policies/U.S. laws/GDPR, or how we protect your creative data and privacy, please contact us at:

Support Email: [your official support email address]

Developer Support: [your Google Play Developer account link/official website]

We commit to responding to all legitimate inquiries and rights requests within the time limit required by applicable laws and Google Play policies, and will take all reasonable measures to resolve your concerns.

Artboardly Developer Team
February 10, 2026