Privacy Policy for Silversaga Patterns Testing platform

Effective Date: 2024-12-18

At Silversaga Patterns, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

1. What Information We Collect

1.1 When You Apply to Be a Tester

When you apply to become a tester, we collect:

  • Your name and email address.
  • Your Instagram handle and Facebook name.
  • Your body measurements (such as bust, waist, hip, height) and ready-to-wear size.
  • Optional photos you upload to give us a sense of your style and photo quality. These photos are automatically deleted 14 days after upload.

1.2 During the Testing Period

If you are approved as a tester, we collect:

  • Your answers to questionnaires about the testing experience, such as feedback on sewing pattern quality and difficulty.
  • Photos showing your progress during the testing process. These are kept permanently to help us evaluate our patterns and support improvements.

1.3 Cookies and Spam Prevention

We use cookies to help our platform function smoothly and to prevent spam. For example, we use reCAPTCHA to ensure secure logins.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your data to:

  • Choose testers: The information helps us select a diverse group of testers who can give valuable feedback.
  • Improve our patterns: Your feedback and photos help us understand what works well and what needs improvement.
  • Run the platform securely: Tools like cookies and spam prevention keep the platform running safely.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take great care to protect your data:

  • Your information and photos are stored securely on trusted servers.
  • Optional photos uploaded during applications are automatically deleted after 14 days.
  • We use a passwordless login system for extra security.

We do not share your personal information with anyone unless required by law.

4. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Optional photos (application): Deleted automatically after 14 days.
  • All other data: Kept for as long as needed to improve our patterns and run the platform.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data: Find out what information we have about you.
  • Request deletion: Ask us to delete your data at any time.

If you wish to exercise these rights, email us at [email protected], and we’ll handle your request promptly.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to make the platform work and keep it secure. All cookies are required for the platform to work.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. By continuing to use the platform after any updates, you accept the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at [email protected].