This Privacy Policy describes how PixelForge ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Service at pixelforgegames.net.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Your email address and, if you use Google Sign-In, your Google profile name and email.
• Usage data: The number of game exports you have made, your subscription status, and your school domain (if applicable).
• Payment information: Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We never see or store your credit card number or banking details.
• Project data: Game projects you save are stored locally in your browser. We do not upload or store your game content on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the PixelForge service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Track export usage for free tier limits
• Apply school license access based on your email domain
• Send account-related emails (confirmation, password reset)
• Respond to support requests

We do not use your information for advertising. We do not sell your data to any third party. We do not use your data to train AI models.

3. Student Privacy

We take student privacy seriously. For users accessing PixelForge through a school license:

• We collect only the email address used to sign in
• No student data is shared with third parties for commercial purposes
• No student data is used for advertising or profiling
• Student game projects are stored locally in the student's browser — we do not have access to them
• Schools may request deletion of all data associated with their domain at any time by emailing us

PixelForge is designed to comply with FERPA and COPPA principles. Users under 13 should only use PixelForge through a school account with appropriate supervision.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate PixelForge:

• Supabase — Authentication and account database. Privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy
• Stripe — Payment processing. Privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy
• Vercel — Website hosting. Privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Google — Optional sign-in via Google OAuth. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Storage and Security

Account data is stored securely in Supabase's hosted database with encryption at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard security practices and rely on Supabase's SOC 2 compliant infrastructure.

Your game projects are stored in your browser's local storage and are not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly export them.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing chaseirv16@gmail.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use only essential cookies and local storage for authentication session management. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics that identify individual users.

8. Children's Privacy

PixelForge is not directed to children under 13 except through school accounts. If you believe a child under 13 has created a personal account without school supervision, please contact us and we will delete the account promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data

To exercise any of these rights, email us at chaseirv16@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the site. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at chaseirv16@gmail.com.

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