1. Information We Collect

When you use Painters of War, we may collect the following information:

• Account information (name, email address, username) provided during registration
• Instagram profile data and media you authorize us to access via the Instagram/Facebook API
• Images of painted miniatures you select for display on the platform
• Voting and interaction data within the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your painter profile
• To display your selected miniature images in community voting and head-to-head battles
• To facilitate community interaction and voting features
• To improve and maintain the platform

3. Instagram Data

We access your Instagram data only with your explicit authorization via Facebook Login. We use this data solely to:

• Import miniature photos you select for your painter profile
• Cache selected images on our servers to ensure availability

We do not sell, share, or use your Instagram data for advertising purposes. You may revoke access at any time through your Instagram account settings.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. Selected miniature images are cached on our content delivery infrastructure to provide a reliable viewing experience.

5. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us. Upon account deletion, all your personal information, cached images, and voting history will be permanently removed from our systems.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:

• Clerk for authentication
• Instagram/Facebook API for media access
• Cloudflare for content delivery and image storage

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at privacy@paintersofwar.com.