Privacy Policy

Hot Dang Studio ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website at hotdang.studio or use any of our applications, products, or services (collectively, the "Services"), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, project details)
• Subscribe to communications or newsletters
• Purchase or download our applications
• Engage with us through email or other communication channels

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features accessed, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URLs)
• Approximate location based on IP address

Information We Do Not Collect

Our applications are designed with privacy in mind. Where possible, we operate locally on your device and do not transmit personal data to external servers. Specific data practices for individual apps are disclosed in their respective App Store listings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
• Respond to inquiries, comments, and support requests
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Services
• Develop new features, products, and services
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, email services), under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal process, or governmental requests.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Hot Dang Studio, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Data Portability: Request a transferable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. International Data Transfers

Hot Dang Studio is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Material changes will be communicated via our website or, where appropriate, via email. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Apple App Store Requirements

For applications distributed through the Apple App Store, additional privacy disclosures (including data types collected, used for tracking, and linked to your identity) are provided in the App Store listing per Apple's App Privacy requirements. Each Hot Dang Studio app may have specific data handling practices documented in its App Store privacy label.