Privacy Policy

Important Notice

PatternAuto.com is an independent service provided by an individual developer. While we strive to protect your privacy and maintain high security standards, our resources and capabilities may differ from those of larger organizations. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

Last updated: 3/10/2025

This privacy policy explains our data practices in simple terms. We collect only the minimum necessary data to provide our services and maintain security.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following limited data:

  • Essential account information (email for authentication or social media login)
  • Payment information (processed entirely through Stripe - we never store your payment details)
  • Basic usage data (to maintain service functionality and security)
  • Automated technical data (IP address, browser type - for security purposes)

We explicitly do NOT collect:

  • Personal information beyond what's listed above
  • Data about your personal activities outside our service
  • Information about your device beyond basic technical requirements

Data Usage and Storage

Your data is used strictly for:

  • Providing and maintaining our core services
  • Processing your payments through Stripe
  • Sending essential service notifications
  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud

We do NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for marketing purposes without explicit consent
  • Store payment information on our servers
  • Have direct access to your payment management - this is handled securely by Stripe

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Authentication providers (for secure login)
  • Cloud hosting services (for website hosting)

Each of these services has their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We recommend reviewing their policies as well.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Limited data collection and retention
  • Regular security updates

Important Notice: While we implement security measures, no online service can guarantee absolute security. By using our service, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

Subscription Management

For your security, subscription management is handled through Stripe's secure customer portal:

  • You'll receive a secure link via email to manage your subscription
  • Through this portal, you can view billing history, update payment methods, and manage your subscription
  • Each management link is unique and time-limited for your security
  • No sensitive payment information is stored on our servers

Security Note: We use Stripe's customer portal to ensure your payment information is handled with the highest level of security. This means you'll always manage your subscription through Stripe's secure environment, not directly on our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You can:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Ask for data deletion (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications
  • Close your account at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided on an "as-is" basis. While we strive to protect your privacy, we are an individual developer with limited resources. We reserve the right to:

  • Update this policy as our service evolves
  • Modify our data practices with appropriate notice
  • Transfer data in the event of service ownership change
  • Disclose data when required by law

By using our service, you agree to these terms and acknowledge that data handling practices may evolve as the service grows.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: contact@patternauto.com

Response time: We aim to respond within 10 business days, but as an individual developer, response times may vary.