Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026 · Effective: February 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how DoodleWerks LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use PressForge AI at pressforge.ai (the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Full name, email address, username or display name, and password. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text.

Profile Information (optional): Profile picture, bio, website or social links, and business information for marketplace sellers.

User Content: AI generation prompts and text inputs, uploaded images and files, design creations and modifications, canvas editor data (layers, elements, text), marketplace listings, and communications with our support team.

1.2 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant third-party processor. Stripe collects your credit/debit card details and billing address directly. We never store full payment card details on our servers. We retain only your Stripe customer ID (a tokenized reference), transaction records (amounts, dates, subscription status), and the last 4 digits of your card for display purposes.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, referring website, pages visited, navigation paths, time spent on pages, and click patterns.

Service Usage Data: Feature usage frequency, AI generation statistics (number of prompts, models used), design creation and edit history, export/download activity, error logs, crash reports, and performance metrics.

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, session storage, and local storage. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

2.2 Service Improvement

2.3 Communication

2.4 Security and Compliance

3. AI/ML Data Handling

PressForge AI uses Google Vertex AI (Imagen) for image generation. When you submit a prompt:

4. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third parties, limited to what is necessary for their function:

ServicePurposeData Shared
Google Vertex AI / ImagenAI image generationPrompts, generation parameters
Firebase AuthenticationUser authenticationEmail, user ID, auth tokens
Firebase AnalyticsUsage analyticsIP (anonymized), page views, device info
StripePayment processingName, email, billing address, payment info
Google Cloud PlatformHosting & infrastructureAll service data (encrypted)

4.1 What We Do NOT Do

4.2 Other Sharing Circumstances

We may share data in the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets — you will be notified); when required by law, court order, or legal process; or to protect our rights, property, safety, or our users.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies (authentication, security, session), functional cookies (theme, language, editor preferences), and analytics cookies (Firebase Analytics). See our Cookie Policy for full details, including how to manage and disable cookies.

6. Your Rights

6.1 All Users

6.2 California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have additional rights:

To exercise CCPA rights, email info@doodlewerks.io with the subject "CCPA Request." We must verify your identity before processing. Response time: 45 days (may extend an additional 45 days if needed).

6.3 Categories of Personal Information (CCPA Disclosure)

CategoryCollectedSoldDisclosed to Service Providers
Identifiers (name, email, IP)YesNoYes
Commercial info (purchases, subscriptions)YesNoYes
Internet activity (browsing, clicks)YesNoYes
Geolocation (general, from IP)YesNoYes
Sensory data (AI-generated images)YesNoYes

6.4 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Legal bases for processing: Contract performance (service delivery), consent (marketing, optional features), legitimate interests (security, improvement), and legal obligations (tax, law enforcement).

To exercise GDPR rights, email info@doodlewerks.io with the subject "GDPR Request."

7. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Account dataWhile account is active + 90 days after deletion request
Designs and imagesUntil you delete them, or 90 days after account closure
AI promptsNot stored long-term; used for generation then discarded (unless you save as favorite)
Payment records7 years (tax and financial compliance)
Support communications2 years or until resolved
Analytics dataAggregated and anonymized — retained indefinitely
Marketplace listingsWhile active; archived after removal

7.1 Deletion Process

You can initiate account deletion through account settings. There is a 30-day grace period for account recovery. After the grace period, your data is permanently deleted within 60 days. Some data may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days before permanent removal. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you may persist indefinitely.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users without unreasonable delay and within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law. Notification will include the nature of the breach, the data affected, steps we are taking, and recommended actions for you.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us at info@doodlewerks.io. Users aged 13–17 are encouraged to obtain parent or guardian consent before using the Service.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

No method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for choosing a strong password and keeping your credentials confidential.

11. International Data Transfers

Data is processed and stored in the United States (Google Cloud US region). If you are located outside the US, you consent to the transfer of your data to the US, which may have different privacy laws than your country. For EU users, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or applicable adequacy decisions for transfers.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no universal standard for honoring DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to them. You can control tracking through our cookie settings and browser extensions.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via email, in-app notification, or prominent notice on the website. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

We will respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA/GDPR requests).