Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Privacy Policy for PALACE
PALACE ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Purchase Information: Email address and payment details for transactions (processed through Paddle, not stored by us)
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email and account preferences
- Communication: When you contact us for support or feedback, we collect your message and contact information
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Website Analytics: Google Analytics collects anonymized data about how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, device type)
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system (for support purposes)
- Local Storage: We use browser localStorage to store your license information locally on your device
1.3 Wallpaper Data
- The PALACE application stores your wallpaper preferences, categories, and favorites locally on your device
- We do not upload, store, or process your personal wallpapers or images on our servers
- Public wallpaper sources (JSON feeds) are fetched but not stored by us
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process payments and deliver your license
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- To send service-related announcements (updates, new features)
- To improve our website and application through analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
- We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Payment Processing (Paddle)
We use Paddle for payment processing. Paddle handles all payment card data and is PCI-DSS compliant. See Paddle's Privacy Policy.
3.2 Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand website usage. Google Analytics collects anonymized data and does not identify you personally. See Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Content Delivery (Cloudflare/GitHub Pages)
Our website is hosted on GitHub Pages. See GitHub's Privacy Statement.
3.4 External Sources
The app can fetch wallpapers from external JSON sources. These sources are user-selected and we do not control their privacy practices.
4. Data Retention
- Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years (legal/tax requirements)
- Analytics Data: Retained for 14 months by Google
- License Information: Stored in your browser's localStorage until cleared
- Support Communications: Retained for up to 2 years or as required by law
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Disable analytics tracking (see section 6)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@tricyan.dev
6. Analytics Opt-Out
You can disable Google Analytics by:
- Installing Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your browser privacy settings
- Clearing cookies and disabling local storage in your browser
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- No storage of sensitive data on our servers
- Regular security reviews and updates
Note: No security system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and secure devices.
8. Children's Privacy
PALACE is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website/app constitutes acceptance of changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:
- Email: privacy@tricyan.dev
- GitHub: Report Issue
11. Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable laws. If you are located in the EU, GDPR applies. If you are in California, CCPA applies. We comply with all applicable privacy laws.
PALACE respects your privacy. We are transparent about data collection and committed to protecting your information.