Art Race – Collaborative Drawing Platform

Last updated: November 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Art Race ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our real-time collaborative drawing application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you use Art Race:

Account Information: Email address, username, and password
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile
Drawing Data: Your drawings, strokes, and canvas content created in Art Race
Room Information: Room codes, room names, and participation in collaborative sessions
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the application

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our real-time collaborative drawing service
To authenticate your identity and manage your account
To enable real-time synchronization of drawings across multiple users
To improve and personalize your experience
To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

All data is encrypted in transit using secure protocols
Authentication data is hashed and encrypted at rest
We use Supabase for secure backend services and data storage
Regular security audits and updates are performed
Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only

5. Real-time Collaboration

When you participate in collaborative drawing sessions, your drawing data is transmitted in real-time to other users in the same room. This includes your drawing strokes, positions, and actions. All participants in a room have equal access to the shared canvas and can see each other's contributions immediately.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your drawings in collaborative rooms are visible to other participants
Service Providers: With third-party services that help us operate Art Race (e.g., Supabase)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger or sale of assets

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on Art Race and store certain information. Cookies help us provide a better experience, maintain your session, and remember your preferences. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some features of Art Race may not function properly without them.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: Request access to your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Art Race is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. By using Art Race, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our support channels or the contact information provided on our website.