Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Yarnbook ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, profile picture)
• Project data (photos, notes, time entries, project details)
• Content you upload (images, descriptions, tags)
• Communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate and manage your account
• To store and display your projects and content
• To improve our services and user experience
• To communicate with you about your account and our services
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) and Clerk for authentication. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Projects: If you mark a project as public, it may be visible to other users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Firebase, Clerk, Vercel) that help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the account settings in the app.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist with authentication. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

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

Email: support@yarnbook.org
Website: yarnbook.org