This Privacy Policy explains how Emoji Dock ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use emojidock.com and related services.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and password (hashed, never stored in plain text).

Usage Data: We collect anonymized analytics about how you use the Service, including pages visited, features used, and API request counts.

API Keys: We store your API keys and track usage (request counts, last used timestamps) to enforce rate limits.

User-Generated Content: Emoji packs, story prompts, and other content you create through the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
To authenticate your identity and manage your account
To enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
To communicate service updates and important notices
To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, authentication, AI processing)
Law enforcement when required by law or to protect safety
Other users only for content you've explicitly made public (public packs, contributor profiles)

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (TLS), hashed passwords, and row-level security policies on all database tables. API keys are generated with cryptographically secure methods.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion by contacting us. API usage logs are retained for 90 days for abuse prevention.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice on the Service.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@emojidock.com.