🧶 StitchKit Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

About StitchKit

StitchKit is a mobile crochet companion app that helps users create, track, and manage their crochet projects. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

• User Account: You can sign in using Google, Apple, or email and password
• Email Address: Required for account creation and password recovery (if using email/password sign-in)
• Authentication Data: We store authentication tokens from Google or Apple (if using social sign-in)
• Session Data: We store your login session to keep you signed in

2. Content You Create

• Crochet Patterns: AI-generated patterns you create and save
• Projects: Your crochet projects and progress tracking
• Row Counters: Your counting data and session timers
• Notes: Any notes you add to your projects
• Chat Sessions: Conversations with our AI assistant (if used)

3. Usage Data

• App Performance: Crash reports and error logs to improve the app
• Feature Usage: Which features you use most to improve the experience
• Session Duration: How long you use the app
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version

4. Technical Data

• Crash Reports: Automatic error reporting through Sentry
• Performance Metrics: App speed and responsiveness data
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Services

• Generate AI-powered crochet patterns
• Save and sync your projects across devices
• Track your progress and row counts
• Provide personalized recommendations

To Improve the App

• Fix bugs and crashes
• Improve app performance
• Add new features based on usage patterns
• Enhance user experience

To Communicate

• Send important app updates
• Provide customer support
• Share crochet tips and inspiration

Data Security

Encryption

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Database connections are secured with SSL
• Local storage is encrypted on your device

Access Controls

• Only you can access your personal data
• Our team cannot see your individual patterns or projects
• Anonymous analytics are aggregated and anonymized

Data Storage

• Your data is stored securely on Supabase (enterprise-grade database)
• We use industry-standard security practices
• Regular security audits and monitoring

Third-Party Services

Authentication Services

• Google Sign-In: Optional authentication method
• Apple Sign-In: Optional authentication method
• Purpose: Secure account creation and login
• Data: Authentication tokens and basic profile information (if you choose to use social sign-in)

Analytics & Crash Reporting

• Sentry: Error tracking and crash reporting
• Purpose: Improve app stability and fix bugs
• Data: Anonymous crash logs and performance metrics

AI Services

• OpenAI: Pattern generation and AI assistance
• Purpose: Create personalized crochet patterns
• Data: Your pattern requests and preferences

Image Generation

• Replicate: Generate pattern images
• Purpose: Create visual representations of patterns
• Data: Pattern descriptions and style preferences

Your Data Rights

Access Your Data

• View all your patterns and projects in the app
• Export your data at any time
• See what information we have about you

Delete Your Data

• Delete individual patterns or projects
• Clear all your data from our servers
• Request complete account deletion

Control Your Data

• Opt out of analytics (in app settings)
• Disable crash reporting
• Manage your privacy preferences

Data Sharing

We Do NOT Share

• Your personal patterns or projects
• Your usage habits with third parties
• Your contact information
• Your device information

We May Share

• Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics
• Crash reports (without personal data)
• Performance metrics (anonymized)

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in:

• United States: Primary data storage
• European Union: Backup and redundancy
• Other regions: As needed for service delivery

We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Appropriate safeguards

Children's Privacy

StitchKit is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@getstitchkit.com.

Data Retention

We Keep Your Data

• Patterns & Projects: Until you delete them
• Usage Analytics: Up to 2 years (anonymized)
• Crash Reports: Up to 1 year
• Account Information: Until you delete your account

We Delete Your Data

• When you request deletion
• After account inactivity (2+ years)
• When no longer needed for service provision

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:

• We'll notify you in the app
• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will require your consent

Contact Us

Your Consent

By using StitchKit, you consent to:

• The collection and use of your data as described
• Anonymous analytics and crash reporting
• AI processing of your pattern requests
• Data storage and processing as outlined