Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-03-15

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pixel and Crafted (“us,” “we,” or “our”). We operate the website pixelcrafted.dev (the “Service”) from Cavite, Philippines, with hosting services provided by Hostinger.com in Arizona, USA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise defined here, terms used in this policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.

2. Definitions

  1. Service: The pixelcrafted.dev website operated by Pixel and Crafted.
  2. Personal Data: Information about a living individual who can be identified from that information (alone or combined with other details in our possession or likely to come into our possession).
  3. Usage Data: Information collected automatically, generated by using the Service or from the Service’s infrastructure (e.g., page visit duration).
  4. Cookies: Small files stored on a user’s device (computer or mobile) that contain data such as unique identifiers.
  5. Data Controller: The person or organization that determines why and how Personal Data is processed. For this policy, Pixel and Crafted is the Data Controller.
  6. Data Processor (Service Provider): A person or organization that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use multiple Data Processors to help operate or analyze our Service.
  7. Data Subject: Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
  8. User: The individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our Service. We primarily collect Name and Email Address via our contact form. We may also receive Phone Numbers and Addresses if you choose to share them via third-party channels (e.g., WhatsApp).

4. Types of Data Collected

4.1 Personal Data

  • Contact Form: Name, Email Address (required).
  • Optional or External: Phone Number, Address (if shared through WhatsApp or other methods).

We may use your Personal Data to respond to inquiries or provide requested information. In the future, we may send newsletters or promotional content; if so, you will have the option to unsubscribe.

4.2 Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use the Service (“Usage Data”). This can include:

  • Your device’s IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited on our Service, and time spent on them
  • Device identifiers and diagnostic data

4.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how you interact with our Service and improve user experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or notify you when one is sent. Some portions of the Service, however, may not function properly without cookies.

Common types of cookies include:

  • Session Cookies: For essential Service operations.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember settings and preferences.
  • Security Cookies: For security-related features.

5. Use of Data

Pixel and Crafted uses the collected data for purposes including, but not limited to:

  1. Providing and maintaining the Service.
  2. Responding to inquiries or requests made via our contact form or other channels.
  3. Monitoring and analyzing usage to improve the Service.
  4. Communicating with you about updates or promotional offers (if applicable, and with an opt-out option).
  5. Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or potential fraud.
  6. Complying with legal obligations or enforcement of rights arising from contracts.

6. Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements. Usage Data is generally kept for shorter periods unless it is used for security or functional improvements.

7. Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and stored on — servers located in Arizona, USA (via Hostinger.com), where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your Personal Data:

  1. Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  2. Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
  3. Service Providers: To contractors or third parties who help us operate or analyze our Service; they are obligated not to use or disclose your data for any other purpose.
  4. Consent: In any other situation where you have given explicit consent.
  5. Protection: If necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pixel and Crafted, its users, or the public.

9. Security of Data

We take commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data, but no security method is foolproof. We strive to use best practices but cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Global Legal Frameworks

Because we operate globally, we include the following disclosures:

10.1 GDPR (EU/EEA Users)
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have rights under the GDPR to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the use of your Personal Data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10.2 CCPA & CalOPPA (California Residents)

  • CCPA: California residents can request details about the data we collect, ask us to delete it, or opt out of any data selling (we do not sell personal data).
  • CalOPPA: We allow anonymous visits, post this policy conspicuously, and respect “Do Not Track” signals as required.
    To make such a request, email us at [email protected].

11. Third-Party Services

We use reputable third-party services to operate or analyze our Service:

  • Google Analytics: To collect and analyze Usage Data, helping us improve user experience.
  • PayPal: For payment processing if we sell products or services online. We do not store your payment card details; they go directly to PayPal and are subject to PayPal’s Privacy Policy.

12. Behavioral Remarketing

We do not currently engage in remarketing or targeted advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide relevant opt-out information.

13. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may include links to external websites that we do not operate. We cannot control their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting those sites.

14. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under 18. Our services are directed at business owners and adults. If you believe a minor has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so we can remove it.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Service before the new policy takes effect and update the “Effective Date” above. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
[email protected]