Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Capturing Illumination, we believe privacy is fundamental to creative expression. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Profile Data: Your name, email, bio, and profile preferences
• Authentication: Secure login credentials and session data
• Communication: Your messages, critique requests, and community interactions

Creative Content

• Uploads: Your artwork, photos, and creative submissions
• Critiques: Feedback you give and receive on creative work
• Portfolio: Your curated collections and featured works

Technical Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform features
• Device: Browser, device type, and basic settings
• Performance: Error logs and optimization data to improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

Core Services

• Provide critique tools and community features
• Host portfolios and creative work
• Offer optional AI-assisted critique
• Enable discovery and relevant connections

Account Management

• Verify accounts and manage sessions
• Send important notifications you request
• Provide support and resolve issues
• Prevent abuse and secure your account

Platform Improvement

• Analyze aggregated usage to improve features
• Develop new tools for creators
• Conduct privacy-respecting research
• Monitor performance and reliability

Information Sharing and Disclosure

What We Share

• Public Content you choose to share
• Community interactions you make public
• Achievements earned through participation

What We Never Share

• Your private creative work without your consent
• Your contact details with advertisers
• We do not sell your personal information
• Sensitive security data except when legally required

Third-Party Services

We use minimal, privacy-focused infrastructure to run the platform.

• Supabase (database & auth) (Política de Privacidad: supabase.com/privacy)
• Vercel (hosting) (Política de Privacidad: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
• AI model providers (optional)

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Portability

• Download your data
• Export your creative work and critique history
• Request a copy of your information
• Request security and access logs

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Data Security

Technical Measures

• Encryption for sensitive data
• Multi-factor authentication support
• Regular security reviews
• Threat monitoring and alerts

Organizational Measures

• Strict access controls
• Security and privacy training
• Incident response procedures
• Compliance with applicable standards

International Data Transfers

We use approved safeguards for transfers across regions.

• Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable
• Transfers to adequacy-listed regions
• Additional technical and organizational safeguards

Children's Privacy

You must be at least 13 (or the age required in your region) to use Capturing Illumination.

If we learn a child under the minimum age has created an account, we will delete it and remove associated data.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Essential Cookies

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Core site functionality

Optional Cookies

• Anonymous analytics to improve the site
• Personalized content settings
• Non-invasive, consent-based marketing

Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of significant changes before they take effect.

During beta, we iterate quickly while maintaining your privacy.

Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? We're here to help.

• Email: privacy@capturingillumination.com
• Mail: Capturing Illumination, 123 Example St, City, Country
• Response time: We aim to respond within 5 business days.