1. Introduction

Welcome to How To Draw, created by We Are Art.AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of children who use our app.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using How To Draw, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization — we only collect what's necessary to provide and improve our app. Here's what we may collect:

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version, language preference, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Which drawing lessons are viewed, completed, or favorited; time spent in the app; features used
• Technical Data: Crash reports, error logs, and performance metrics to fix bugs and improve stability

2.2 Information You Provide (Optional)

• Email Address: Only if a parent/guardian chooses to create an account for cloud backup or customer support (not required for children)
• User-Created Content: Drawings created in the app (stored locally on your device unless you enable cloud backup)
• Purchase Information: In-app purchase history managed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not store payment details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide drawing lessons, save progress, and enable app features
• App Improvement: To understand which lessons are popular, fix bugs, and develop new content
• Customer Support: To respond to questions or technical issues (only if you contact us)
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do NOT use your information for:

• Targeted advertising to children
• Selling or renting data to third parties
• Building user profiles for marketing purposes
• Tracking children across other apps or websites

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

How To Draw is designed to be safe for children ages 4 and up. We take special care to protect children's privacy in accordance with COPPA and international child privacy laws.

4.1 Data Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. The app is designed to function fully without requiring children to provide any personal information.

4.2 Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review any personal information collected from their child
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse to allow further collection of their child's information
• Withdraw consent at any time

4.3 No Behavioral Advertising

We do not serve behavioral or targeted advertising to children. Any ads shown (if applicable in free version) are age-appropriate, context-based, and do not track individual users.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the app:

• Analytics Services: (e.g., Firebase Analytics, App Store Analytics) — to understand app usage and improve features. These services use anonymized data and do not collect personal information from children.
• Cloud Storage: (e.g., iCloud, Google Drive) — only if you enable optional cloud backup for your drawings
• Payment Processors: (Apple, Google) — to process in-app purchases. We never see or store your payment information.
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of We Are Art.AI, our users, or others.

5.3 Business Transfers

If We Are Art.AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change and your rights regarding your data.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure servers and regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Regular updates to address security vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

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

• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics and improvement purposes, then automatically deleted
• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
• User Drawings: Stored locally on your device or in your personal cloud storage (if enabled). We do not store drawings on our servers.
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@weareartai.com.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

8.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to data portability (receive your data in a portable format)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

8.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@weareartai.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our app from outside this region, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.

By using How To Draw, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Notify you via the app or email (if you have an account)
• Request renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.