Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 12th, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how SquirtStudios.com and ShopSquirtStudios.com (collectively referred to as “the Websites”) collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using the Websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Websites.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

1.2 Media: If you upload images to the Websites, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Websites can download and extract location data from images on the site.

1.3 Cookies:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.
  • Login: If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Logged-In Users: When you log in, several cookies will save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” will extend login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
  • Editors: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved in your browser, containing the post ID of the article. It expires after one day.

1.4 Embedded Content from Other Websites: Articles on the Websites may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.

2. How We Use Your Data

2.1 Operational Purposes: We use your data to improve the functionality of the Websites, respond to inquiries, and provide personalized content.

2.2 Marketing and Advertising: We may use your data, including personal data, for marketing and advertising purposes. This may include sharing data with third-party advertisers and platforms to deliver targeted ads.

2.3 Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

2.4 Retention: We retain your data indefinitely unless you request its deletion, subject to legal, administrative, or security requirements.

2.5 Consent: By using the Websites, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3. Data Retention

3.1 Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-up comments.

3.2 User Accounts: For users that register on the Websites, personal information is stored in the user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

3.3 Marketing Data: Data collected for marketing purposes may also be retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.

4. Your Rights

4.1 Access and Portability: If you have an account on the Websites or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 Data Erasure: You may request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you. This excludes data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

5. Data Sharing

5.1 Third-Party Services: We may sell or share your data with third-party services for the following purposes:

  • Advertising and Marketing: To deliver targeted advertising and promotional campaigns.
  • Spam Detection: Automated spam detection services.
  • Embedded Content: Third-party platforms hosting embedded content.
  • Affiliate Links: Click and conversion tracking for promotions.

5.2 Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our Websites, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

7. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Panama, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time without notice. Your continued use of the Websites after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: squirtstudiosadmin@protonmail.com
  • Address: Squirt Studios LLC Attn: Juan Pérez Avenida Balboa, Edificio Vista Mar, Suite 1502 Bella Vista District, Panama City 0801 PANAMA

By using SquirtStudios.com or ShopSquirtStudios.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy.