Welcome to Animant! This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about the collection, use, and protection of your data when using the Animant app available on the Apple App Store for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, as well as Animant Cloud, our website, and online store. We value your privacy and strive to be transparent in how we handle your information. By using Animant, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Data Collection and Usage:

1.1 Personal Information:

By default, Animant does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) about its users. We do not gather any data that can be directly linked to you as an individual, such as your name, email address, phone number, or contact information.

If you use Animant Cloud, we will collect your email address to link you with your team so you can access shared projects. We will also log which shared projects you access from your account for analytics purposes and to help protect our services.

Our app makes use of third-party SDKs that collect aggregated device identifiers for diagnostics purposes. This information cannot be traced back to you.

1.2 Project, Asset, and Texture Data:

Animant does not collect or store any data related to your projects, assets, or textures within the app. All your projects, assets, and textures remain locally stored on your device and are not accessible to us.

1.3 iCloud Storage:

If you choose to store your projects and assets in iCloud, please be aware that iCloud is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Apple's Privacy Policy to understand how your data is handled in iCloud.

1.4 Animant Cloud:

By publishing your projects to be shared with your team via Animant Cloud, we will store all your project, team, and account data on cloud services controlled by us and owned by a third party (Google Cloud Platform). If you use Animant Cloud, we encourage you to familiarise yourself with the privacy practices of Google Cloud.

2. Anonymized Analytics:

2.1 Data Collected:

To improve our services and for future product planning, Animant may receive anonymized analytics from Apple. These aggregated analytics include data related to device type, region, and the number of app purchases. This information helps us understand usage patterns and make informed decisions to enhance the user experience.

3. Submission of Crash Logs:

3.1 Optional Submission of Diagnostic Data:

If you choose to submit crash logs to Animant, the app will automatically send anonymized technical information to Apple that's visible to us pertaining to the circumstances that led to the app crash. These logs do not contain any personally identifiable information nor project data. The purpose of collecting crash logs is to diagnose and address app issues promptly, ensuring a more stable and reliable app experience for all users.

4. Website and Online Store Data:

4.1 Aggregated Data:

Our website and online store collect basic aggregated data about your country and device type. This information is gathered in a way that cannot be linked back to you as an individual. We do not collect your IP address during this process.

4.2 Cookies:

Our website and online store are powered by Cloudflare, which uses cookies essential to provide our web services. We encourage you to read Cloudflare's privacy policy here.

Animant Cloud is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. By using Animant Cloud, your usage data on our website may be governed by Google's privacy policies which may include the use of cookies for fraud prevention purposes. If you use Animant Cloud, we encourage you to read Google' privacy policy.

5. Information Security:

5.1 Security Practices:

We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. We take reasonable measures to protect your projects and any data associated with the App from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Contact:

6.1 Contact Method:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via email at hello@animant.co.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

7.1 Assumption of Continued Acceptance:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the beginning of the policy will be revised accordingly. By continuing to use the Animant app, website, or online store, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.