🔒 The Short Version

✓ No selling your data
✓ Minimal data collection
✓ No third-party trackers
✓ You control your data
✓ GDPR compliant
✓ Delete anytime

1. Introduction

At PlushBase, we believe your privacy is a fundamental right, not a feature. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can manage it.

We're a small passion project built by collectors, for collectors. We have no interest in harvesting your data or selling it to advertisers. We collect only what we need to make PlushBase work for you.

2. Information We Collect

Data Type Why We Collect It How Long We Keep It
Email address Account creation & login Until account deletion
Username Public profile display Until account deletion
Collections data To save your collections Until account deletion
Basic analytics To improve the service Aggregated, anonymized

3. Information We Don't Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

  • Your real name (unless you choose to provide it)
  • Your location data
  • Your browsing history outside PlushBase
  • Any financial information (we use secure third-party payment processors if applicable)
  • Advertising identifiers or tracking pixels

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide our Service: Display your collections, sync your data across devices
  • Communicate with you: Send password resets, important service updates (rare, and you can opt out)
  • Improve PlushBase: Understand which features are popular, fix bugs
  • Keep the platform safe: Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely with industry-standard protections:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • Cloud Infrastructure: We use trusted providers (Supabase, Cloudflare) with strong security practices
  • Access Control: Only essential team members have access to user data
  • Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
  • Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
  • Vercel: Website hosting

Each of these services has their own privacy policies and industry-leading security practices.

7. Cookies

We use minimal cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for login sessions and basic functionality
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings (like dark mode preferences)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
  • Correct: Update or fix any inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
  • Export: Download your collections and data in a portable format
  • Object: Opt out of any non-essential data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@plushbase.com

9. Children's Privacy

PlushBase is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of PlushBase after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@plushbase.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.