Paleye.art (hereinafter referred to as “We,” “Our,” “Us,” or “The Resource”)
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Paleye.art collects, uses, processes, and protects the personal information of our users (hereinafter referred to as “You” or “User”) when accessing and using our web-based resource for color palette search and AI-driven services (the “Service”).
1. Acceptance and Scope
By accessing and using the Service, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. This Policy applies only to the Service and not to any third-party websites or services linked to the Service.
2. Information We Collect
We limit the collection of Personal Data to that which is strictly necessary for providing and improving the Service.
2.1. Personal Data Provided by You
We collect the following minimal Personal Data solely through third-party social authentication providers (Google, Apple, Microsoft) when you opt to log in or register for extended search and AI agent features:
- Email Address: Used as Your unique identifier (login) to grant access to advanced features, maintain Your account session, and for the legitimate interest of sending You administrative and marketing communications (newsletters).
- Unique Identifier: A token or ID provided by the social authentication service, used internally to link Your account to the Service without requiring a password.
Note on Passwords: We do not collect, process, or store any passwords for Your social accounts.
2.2. Non-Personal and Usage Data (Automatically Collected)
When You access the Service, We may automatically collect certain information that does not directly identify You:
- Usage Data: Information about how the Service is accessed and used, including search queries, palette selections, interactions with AI agents, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
- Device Data: Information such as Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Analytics Data (via Google Analytics): Anonymous traffic data, demographic data (if available and anonymized), and User behavior patterns, used for performance monitoring and improvement.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable under GDPR)
We process Your Personal Data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For sending marketing communications (newsletters), which You provide upon signup and can withdraw at any time.
- Contractual Necessity: For processing Your email and unique ID to provide You with the full functionality of the Service, which requires authorization.
- Legitimate Interests: For using Google Analytics data to analyze usage, improve the Service, and ensure its security and stability.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following specific purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain the Service: To manage Your access to additional search quotas and AI-driven palette generation features.
- To Manage Your Account: To identify You as a logged-in User and maintain Your session.
- To Communicate: To send You informational and promotional emails (newsletters) via Mailchimp, from which You can unsubscribe.
- To Monitor and Improve: To use Google Analytics data to diagnose technical issues, measure engagement, and enhance the functionality and user experience of Paleye.art.
5. Disclosure and Transfer of Data
We share Your data only with the following trusted Third-Party Service Providers for the purposes listed:
| Service Provider | Type of Data Shared | Purpose of Sharing |
| Social Authentication Providers (Google, Apple, Microsoft) | Email, Unique ID | Authentication and account creation. |
| Google Analytics | Usage Data, Device Data (IP address anonymized) | Website analytics, performance tracking, and improvement. |
| Mailchimp | Email Address | Management and delivery of email newsletters and communications. |
We require all Third-Party Service Providers to respect the security of Your Personal Data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow them to use Your Personal Data for their own purposes.
6. Data Security and Retention
6.1. Security Measures
We are committed to ensuring the security of Your Personal Data. We implement industry-standard security measures (including secure protocols for external authorization and data transfer) to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Your data.
6.2. Data Retention
We retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, specifically for maintaining Your user account. If You request the deletion of Your account, Your Personal Data will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe, unless legal obligations require longer retention.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights concerning Your Personal Data:
- Right of Access (The right to know): The right to request copies of Your Personal Data we hold.
- Right to Rectification (The right to correct): The right to request that We correct any information You believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (The right to be forgotten): The right to request that We erase Your Personal Data and delete Your account, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Object to Processing: The right to object to our processing of Your Personal Data, particularly in relation to direct marketing (e.g., You can unsubscribe from our mailing list).
- Right to Data Portability: The right to request that We transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to You.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit Your request to us at webmaster@paleye.art. We will respond to Your request within one month.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Information
If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Our data practices, please contact us at:
- Website: Paleye.art
- Email: webmaster@paleye.art