Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy details how we gather, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with the Octawow website (the “Website”) and the avatar creation services provided through it (the “Services”).
We encourage you to carefully review this Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information. By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to review and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. It is recommended to review this Privacy Policy regularly. If you have any questions, please contact our support team at team@octawow.com.
1. Definitions
- Avatar Content: Image files you upload and any generated avatars.
- Consent: Your clear agreement to process Personal Data.
- Performance of Services: Actions necessary to generate avatars.
- Personal Data: Identifiable information, including name, email, and uploaded photos.
- Platform: The octawow.com website and Services.
- Processing: Any operations on Personal Data.
- Services: Photo uploads and avatar generation activities on our platform.
- Subscription: Your agreement to access and use the Services.
- User: Anyone using octawow.com and its Services.
- Visitor: Anyone browsing the Website without subscribing.
- Third-Party Services: External providers engaged for image processing.
2. Purpose of Personal Data Processing
- Generating avatars from your uploaded photos.
- Improving and personalizing avatar styles.
- Enhancing, customizing, and securing our Services.
- Analyzing usage to improve the Platform.
- Communicating account updates and support information.
To access certain features, you must register and provide personal data, including name, email, and photos.
This data allows us to manage your account, personalize experiences, and develop new features.
3. Automated Data Collection
Our servers record information sent by your browser, such as IP address, browser type, cookies, and page requests. We treat this data in aggregate form and may share aggregated statistics with partners.
4. Third-Party Processing
We may share your uploaded photos with external service providers to process and transform your images as part of the avatar creation workflow. These providers operate independently and may use your photos in accordance with their own policies.
5. Consequences of Not Providing Personal Data
Without required personal data or photos, we cannot provide avatar generation Services, and your subscription may be terminated.
6. Consent to Process Personal Data
- Necessary for generating avatars and providing Services under a subscription.
- Communicating confirmations and updates.
- Addressing complaints and requests.
- Developing and improving avatar features.
- Conducting marketing analysis and research.
7. Personal Data Collection
Visitors can browse octawow.com anonymously. We collect anonymous metadata via cookies, including:
- URL of requested resources
- Data transfer amount
- Date and time of requests
- Browser and operating system
- IP address and ISP details
- Referrer URLs
This metadata is used for technical improvements, analytics, and marketing research. It does not personally identify you.
Registered Users provide data through:
- Direct interactions: Registration, profile updates, and support communications.
- Automated technologies: Cookies, server logs, and similar tools.
- Third parties: Analytics providers, advertising networks, and public sources.
8. Marketing
We may use your Personal Data to send marketing communications, including newsletters and updates. You can opt out via your account settings or unsubscribe links.
9. Third-Party Marketing
We will obtain your explicit opt-in consent before sharing Personal Data with external marketing partners.
10. Cookies
You can configure your browser to reject or alert you about cookies. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.
11. Change of Purpose
We use your Personal Data only for the purposes collected, unless compatible with original intent or legally required. We will notify you of any changes.
12. Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (hosting, email, image processing)
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting, IT)
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
- Employees and contractors needing the data
We do not sell or trade Personal Data to unrelated third parties without consent.
13. Sensitive Information
We do not request sensitive data (e.g., health, political opinions). If provided, it will only be processed with explicit consent.
14. Controller
Octawow is the Data Controller. For inquiries, contact team@octawow.com.
15. Request to Access Your Personal Data
You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data and verify its lawful processing.
16. Data Retention Period
We retain Personal Data as long as your account is active. After account closure, we retain data for one year unless legal requirements dictate otherwise.
17. Personal Information of Minors
Our Services are for individuals aged 18 and older. Data from under-18s is deleted if discovered.
18. Third-Party Links
Our Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.
19. Company Mergers and Acquisitions
If Octawow is involved in a merger or sale, your data may transfer but remains subject to this Privacy Policy.
20. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Data without undue delay.
21. Right to Request Restriction of Processing
You may request suspension of processing under certain conditions, such as contesting accuracy or unlawful processing.
22. Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.
23. Right to be Forgotten (Erasure)
You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data when there is no legitimate reason to retain it. We will comply unless legal obligations prevent deletion.
24. Time Limit to Respond
We aim to respond to requests within one month. Complex or multiple requests may take longer, and we will keep you informed.
25. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your Personal Data. In case of a data breach, we will notify you and regulators as required by law.
26. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be posted on the Website and communicated via email.