Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 25, 2026

ASCII Art Creator ("we", "us", "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is the operator of asciiart.pixalio.app. For any questions regarding your data, contact: contact@pixalio.app

2. Data We Collect

Data	Purpose	Legal Basis
Email address	Account creation, communication	Contract performance
Username	Public identity on the platform	Contract performance
Password (hashed)	Authentication	Contract performance
IP address	Security, abuse prevention	Legitimate interest
Created content	Core service functionality	Contract performance
Payment data	Subscription processing (via Stripe)	Contract performance
Newsletter preference	Marketing communications	Consent (opt-in)

3. How We Use Your Data

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Send service-related notifications
• Send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Improve the Service based on usage patterns

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share data only with:

• Stripe - Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Hosting provider - Server infrastructure (data processed within the EU)

5. Data Retention

• Account data: retained while your account is active, deleted upon request
• Audit logs: 2 years (anonymized on account deletion)
• Financial records (tips, subscriptions): retained permanently as required by law

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access - Export your data via your account settings (GET /api/v1/users/me/export)
• Rectification - Update your profile information at any time
• Erasure - Delete your account and associated data
• Portability - Download your data in JSON format
• Objection - Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Restriction - Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, use your account settings or contact contact@pixalio.app.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication (session tokens). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. A cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit.

8. Newsletter

We offer an optional newsletter. Subscription is opt-in only, and we record the date of your consent. You may unsubscribe at any time via a link in any newsletter email or through your account settings.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Password hashing (bcrypt)
• Rate limiting on authentication endpoints
• Regular security updates

10. Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Service. The "last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights: contact@pixalio.app