Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 21, 2025

InkShield ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Creator Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Account credentials (encrypted)
Platform connection data (OAuth tokens, encrypted at rest)
Project and content data you upload
Usage and analytics data

Supporter Information

When supporters access content, we may collect:

Platform identity information (e.g., Patreon user ID)
Membership tier and status
Download activity (for personalized file generation)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide our service:

Authentication, content delivery, and watermark generation

Verify access:

Ensure supporters have valid memberships for protected content

Generate personalized files:

Create uniquely watermarked versions for each recipient

Detect leaks:

Enable creators to trace leaked content back to the source

Improve our service:

Analytics and performance optimization

Communication:

Service updates, security notifications, and support

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

With your consent: When you authorize platform connections (Patreon, Gumroad, etc.)
Service providers: Cloud hosting, storage, and infrastructure providers bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption at rest for sensitive data (OAuth tokens, credentials)

Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission

Regular security audits and updates

Access controls and authentication requirements

Data Retention

Account data: Retained until account deletion

Watermarked files: Retained according to your plan and settings

Fingerprint records: Retained to enable leak detection, even after original files are deleted

Supporter data: Synced from platforms and updated based on membership status

Your Rights

Access Your Data

View all personal information we store

Correct Inaccurate Data

Update or fix incorrect information

Delete Your Account

Remove your account and associated data

Export Your Data

Download a copy of your information

Revoke Platform Connections

Disconnect OAuth integrations anytime

Opt Out of Communications

Control non-essential emails

Supporter Privacy

We are committed to treating supporters respectfully:

We only collect data necessary for access verification and personalized delivery

We do not monitor devices or behavior beyond download events

We do not share supporter information with third parties

Creators control access policies; we provide the technical infrastructure

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@inkshield.com

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