Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 2025
Information We Collect
When you use Paint Color HQ, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google OAuth. This information is stored securely via Supabase Authentication.
- Project data: If you create color projects or palettes while signed in, we store that data in your account so you can access it across sessions.
- Usage data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage information such as pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring pages. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve it.
- Cookies: We use cookies for authentication sessions, analytics, and advertising. See the Cookies section below for details.
Cookies and Advertising
Paint Color HQ uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain your account and saved projects
- Improve the site based on usage patterns
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to your inquiries if you contact us
Third-Party Services
Paint Color HQ relies on the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics
- Google AdSense — advertising
- Supabase — authentication and database services
- Google OAuth — sign-in authentication
Data Retention
We retain your account information and project data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us using the information below. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at privacy@paintcolorhq.com.