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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1st, 2024

Squeak (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websiteplaysqueak.com, use our services, and interact with our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from you when you use our website or services:

  • Personal Information: When you create an account through Google, we collect your name, email address, language preference, and profile picture. Otherwise we only collect your email address.
  • Cookies: Clerk, our authentication provider, uses cookies to manage user sessions. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services, including managing your account.
  • To communicate with you about your account and other updates.
  • To personalize your experience and improve our services.
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve website performance.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services such as Clerk for authentication. These service providers have their own privacy policies and terms of use.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. 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 across our services (including but not limited to Clerk and our database).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Our security practices include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. International Users

Our website is intended for use only within the United States. Access to our website from outside the United States is restricted and not permitted. By using our services, you agree to comply with this limitation.

7. User Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, delete, and restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us atmichael.ongaro.dev@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: