Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy. This policy outlines, at a high level, how information may be collected, used, and protected when you use World Studio.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect account details you choose to provide and basic technical data that helps us operate the service. Some information may be collected automatically (for example, to keep you signed in or to help us understand service usage).

3. How We May Use Information

We may use information to provide the service, communicate with you, improve reliability and security, comply with applicable laws, and operate billing if you subscribe.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on Cloudflare's infrastructure with the following measures:

• Encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
• Encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3
• Regular automated backups
• Geographic redundancy for disaster recovery

4.2 Security Measures

We use industry-standard practices to help protect information in transit and at rest.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these situations:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• Consent: With your explicit consent

5.1 Third‑Party Services

We rely on trusted providers to help deliver the service (for example, payments, hosting, and authentication). Their handling of data is governed by their own policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to local law, you may have rights regarding your information (for example, access or deletion). Contact us and we’ll help where applicable.

6.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through your dashboard settings. Upon deletion:

• Your account will be immediately deactivated
• Personal data will be deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance
• Shared content may remain accessible to authorized users

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Retained while account is active
• Project Data: Retained for account duration plus 30 days
• Payment Records: 7 years for tax compliance
• Support Tickets: 2 years for quality assurance
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 12 months

8. Children's Privacy

World Studio is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed in various locations. We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the service.

10. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session state
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: support@worldstudio.app

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK or your local supervisory authority.