Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you use the AnimStore website available at https://animstore.io and any related services (together referred to as the “Service”).

By using the Service you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Dariusz Furman
Tarasowa 16/16B
32-087 Zielonki
Poland

VAT: PL9930639244
REGON: 380383127

Email: dfurman.art@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us using the email above.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Account and profile data

When you create an account as a buyer or creator we collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name or username
  • Password (stored in hashed form only)
  • Country and language if you provide them
  • Optional profile information such as avatar, bio and links

2.2 Creator and marketplace data

If you use the Service as a creator we may also collect:

  • Payment and payout details needed to send you payouts
  • Tax related information if required by law
  • Content you upload, including source files, descriptions, titles, tags, images and other materials
  • Communication with us related to your creator account or products

2.3 Purchase and billing data

When you buy digital products on AnimStore we process:

  • Name and contact details
  • Information about purchased products
  • Purchase dates, prices and currency
  • Limited payment information handled by our payment provider
    • We do not store full credit card numbers or CVV codes
    • These are processed directly by the payment provider such as Stripe or PayPal

2.4 Communication data

If you contact us by email, contact form or other channels we process:

  • Your contact details
  • The content of your message and our responses
  • Support notes and internal comments related to your case

2.5 Technical and usage data

When you use the Service we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Language settings
  • Referring URL and pages visited
  • Dates and times of access
  • Clicks and interactions with the site

This information is collected using server logs and cookies or similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and operate the Service
    • Creating and managing your account
    • Enabling creators to upload and manage their products
    • Processing orders, payments and downloads
  2. To secure the Service
    • Detecting and preventing abuse, fraud or violations of our terms
    • Protecting our systems, creators and buyers
  3. To communicate with you
    • Responding to your questions and support requests
    • Sending transactional emails about orders, downloads, account changes and security alerts
  4. To improve the Service
    • Analyzing how users interact with the site
    • Fixing bugs and optimizing performance
    • Developing new features for creators and buyers
  5. For marketing, where allowed
    • Sending newsletters or product updates if you subscribe
    • Showing recommendations based on your activity
      You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

4. Legal Bases For Processing (EEA and UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract
    When we need to process data to provide the Service, manage your account, process orders and send payouts.
  • Legitimate interests
    For example to protect the Service from abuse, to improve features or to communicate reasonable updates about the Service.
  • Consent
    For activities such as sending optional marketing emails or using non essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legal obligation
    When we must store certain data for tax, accounting or other legal requirements.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies in order to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how the Service is used
  • Improve performance and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect some functions of the Service.

If we use third party analytics or advertising cookies, such as Google Analytics, we will provide information about them in a separate cookie notice or banner and ask for consent where required by law.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

  • Account data: for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period after you close it in order to handle disputes and legal requirements.
  • Order and billing data: for the period required by tax and accounting laws.
  • Support communication: for as long as needed to resolve your request and maintain a history of interactions.
  • Technical logs: for a limited time needed for security and analytics.

When data is no longer needed we delete it or anonymize it.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with:

  1. Service providers that help us operate the Service, for example:
    • Hosting and cloud storage providers
    • Payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal
    • Email and customer support tools
    • Analytics and security providers
    These third parties process data only on our instructions and under data processing agreements.
  2. Creators
    When you buy a product the creator may receive limited information needed to understand sales and customers, such as what was purchased and the country of the buyer. Creators do not receive your full payment details.
  3. Authorities and legal entities
    When we are required to do so by law, court order or to protect our legal rights and defend against claims.

If the business is sold, merged or reorganized, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, in which case you will be informed where the law requires it.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located in different countries. As a result your data may be transferred outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area.

When we transfer personal data internationally we take appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Using countries approved by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection, or
  • Using standard contractual clauses or other appropriate legal mechanisms.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to delete your data in certain circumstances
  • Right to restrict or object to processing in certain cases
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights contact us at dfurman.art@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children

The Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete such data as soon as reasonably possible.

11. Links To Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of each website you visit.

12. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. In case of significant changes we may also notify you by email or through the Service.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

Dariusz Furman
Tarasowa 16/16B
32-087 Zielonki
Poland

Email: dfurman.art@gmail.com