Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Paprika Labs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Tiny Museum service (the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Name, username, email address, and contact details
• Account Data: Registration information, preferences, and account settings
• Contact Data: Correspondence and communication records
• Profile Data: User preferences, interests, and customization settings

1.2 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service
• Device Data: Device type, operating system, browser information
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address (with your consent for precise location)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our digital museum services
2. Account Management: To create and manage user accounts and authenticate users
3. Communication: To send important notices, updates, and respond to inquiries
4. Personalization: To customize content and enhance user experience
5. Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve service functionality
6. Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
7. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, subject to confidentiality agreements.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

3.4 Consent

We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes not outlined in this policy.

4. Copyright

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. It is our policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Service infringes the copyright or other intellectual property infringement ("Infringement") of any person.

Tiny Museum presents both public domain and copyright protected artworks. The latter are showcased in accordance with fair use principle:

as historically significant artworks

as used for informational and educational purposes

as readily available on the internet

as low resolution copies unsuitable for commercial use

We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and remove copyright protected artworks, or block them for users from countries where infringement is alerted. But mostly we try to get artists' permission to demonstrate their art, and confirm it with a credit line.

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized on behalf of one, and you believe that the copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement that is taking place through the Service, you must submit your notice in writing to the attention of "Copyright Infringement" of [email protected] and include in your notice a detailed description of the alleged Infringement, and we will remove the content in question.

You may be held accountable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) for misrepresenting that any Content is infringing your copyright.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is protected using industry-standard encryption protocols
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated
• Employee Training: Staff are trained on data protection and confidentiality
• Data Backup: Regular backups to prevent data loss

6. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website usage and performance
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into user behavior and service improvement

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the personal information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate business purposes
• User account status and activity

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by competent regulatory bodies
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate channels, including email notification or prominent notice on our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.