Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 20, 2026
1. Introduction
PatternShow ("I", "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use PatternShow.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Username, email address, name, profile picture
- Profile Information: Website URL, bio, social media links
- Content: Mockups, patterns, looks, favorites, comments, and other user-generated content
- Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to measure site usage
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile and content
- Enable pattern browsing and look creation
3.2 Improve Our Service
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- Debug technical issues
- Develop new functionality
3.3 Communication
- Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your inquiries and feedback
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Public Information
- Your username, profile picture, and bio are publicly visible
- Patterns and looks you make public are visible to all users
- Content shared on social media may be visible beyond our platform
4.2 Legal Requirements
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- We may share information in connection with legal proceedings
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
6. Data Retention
- We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
- Some information may be retained longer for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes
- You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Please note that if you have shared patterns publicly, deleting a pattern will remove it from the platform, but any existing looks created by other users using that pattern will retain the pattern image as it was at the time of look creation.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at stephane@patternshow.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Children's Privacy
PatternShow is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform announcements.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at stephane@patternshow.com.
This privacy policy was last updated on January 20, 2026.