Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Welcome to Grid & Ink (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Grid & Ink web application (“Service”). By using Grid & Ink, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in using Google authentication, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Google account profile information
  • Unique account identifiers

Authentication is handled through Supabase using Google Sign-In.

Usage Data

We may collect limited analytics and diagnostic information, including:

  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Session duration
  • General usage statistics

Analytics are processed through Vercel Analytics.

User Content

Grid & Ink allows users to generate maps and related content. Any maps, configurations, or settings you create may be temporarily or permanently stored to provide the Service.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Authenticate users
  • Improve functionality and performance
  • Monitor usage and prevent abuse
  • Provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

Grid & Ink relies on third-party providers to operate:

  • Supabase — authentication and backend services
  • Google Sign-In — user authentication
  • Vercel — hosting and analytics
  • OpenStreetMap — map and geographic data

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

4. Data Retention

We retain user information only as long as necessary to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Grid & Ink may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Authentication
  • Session management
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Grid & Ink is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your own jurisdiction where our service providers operate.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the official Grid & Ink website or support channel.