Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2025
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Date of birth (for horoscope features)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Payment information (processed securely by Lemon Squeezy)
Palm Photos
When you upload palm photos for analysis:
- Photos are stored securely in encrypted cloud storage
- Photos are used solely for AI analysis and service provision
- You can delete your photos at any time
- Photos are not shared with third parties
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you use our service:
- Device information and IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Features used and interactions
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide palm reading and horoscope services
- Process your payments and manage subscriptions
- Send important account and service notifications
- Improve our AI analysis and service quality
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services:
- Clerk - Authentication and user management
- Lemon Squeezy - Payment processing and subscription management
- OpenAI - AI palm analysis (photos only, no personal data)
- Cloudflare R2 - Secure file storage
- Resend - Transactional emails
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process or government requests
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure user safety and prevent fraud
- Investigate violations of our Terms of Service
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
- Secure payment processing through Lemon Squeezy
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Account Management
You can:
- Update your profile information at any time
- Delete your uploaded palm photos
- Cancel your subscription
- Delete your account entirely
Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
If you're in the EU or California, you have additional rights:
- Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification - Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure - Request deletion of your data
- Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection - Object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@palmtell.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Provide personalized experiences
Cookie Types
- Essential - Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics - Help us understand site usage
- Preferences - Remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services
- Required by law or for legal purposes
- Necessary for legitimate business interests
When you delete your account:
- Personal information is deleted within 30 days
- Palm photos are immediately removed
- Some data may be retained for legal compliance
- Anonymized usage data may be kept for analytics
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard contractual clauses for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions where available
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: info@palmtell.com
- Website: palmtell.com
For data protection inquiries from EU residents:
- Email: info@palmtell.com
This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service and governs your use of Palmtell.