This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how DrawShare LLC ("DrawShare LLC", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you provide on the DrawShare website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services"). This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you and DrawShare LLC. By accessing and using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by this Policy.
This policy is part of our Terms of Use. By using DrawShare, you're agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use.
Information we collect automatically
When you access the Website, our servers automatically record certain information your browser sends, including your device's IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general usage statistics. This information is used to maintain platform security, identify abuse, and improve the Services. It is not used to identify you personally in isolation.
Information you provide to us
When you create an account or use the Services, we may collect the following:
- Account information such as your name, username, email address, and password.
- Profile information such as your bio, profile photo, and any social links you choose to add.
- Payment information processed through Stripe; we do not store full payment card details on our servers.
- Content you post, including drawings, images, comments, and likes.
- Communications you send through the platform's direct messaging system.
- Any other information you voluntarily submit to us.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing your account and profile.
- Displaying your public profile, artwork, and activity to other users.
- Processing subscription payments and managing premium membership access.
- Operating follow, comment, and like features.
- Sending transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, notifications).
- Sending marketing or promotional communications, from which you may unsubscribe at any time.
- Improving and personalizing the Services.
- Enforcing our Terms of Use and policies.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Public profile information
Your username, profile photo, bio, artwork, follower and following counts, and any public posts you create are visible to other users of the platform. Premium membership status may also be displayed. Please be thoughtful about the information you include in your public profile.
Third-party service providers
We share Personal Information with trusted third-party service providers only as necessary to operate the Services:
- Stripe — Payment processing for premium memberships. Stripe's use of your data is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics (if enabled) — Aggregated usage analytics. Google's use of data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We do not share your Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Billing and payments
Payment card details are collected and processed directly by Stripe and are not stored on our servers. We retain records of subscription status, billing history, and transaction references necessary to manage your account and comply with financial recordkeeping obligations.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and collect aggregated analytics. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Managing and deleting your information
You may update your profile information at any time through your account settings. You may request deletion of your account and associated Personal Information through the Account Settings page or by contacting us. For full details, see our How to Delete Your Account page. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes or preventing fraud. Aggregate or anonymized data derived from your information may be retained after account deletion.
Retention of information
We retain your Personal Information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Financial records may be retained for up to 7 years as required by law. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for up to 90 days for abuse and fraud prevention. When your information is no longer needed, we take steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
Disclosure of information
We may disclose your Personal Information where required by law, to comply with a subpoena or other legal process, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Information security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no Internet transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk of harm to you, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
Do Not Track signals
Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers, as there is no uniform industry standard for doing so. We limit our use of tracking in accordance with this Policy regardless of Do Not Track settings.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights with respect to your Personal Information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, or to receive a portable copy of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.
GDPR (European Economic Area users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our legal bases for processing your Personal Information include performance of a contract (operating your account), legitimate interests (platform security and improvement), compliance with legal obligations, and, where applicable, your consent.
California privacy rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to request information about the categories of Personal Information we have collected, the purposes for which it was used, and whether it has been sold or disclosed to third parties. We do not sell Personal Information. To submit a request, please contact us through the contact form.
Privacy of children
The Services are available to users aged 13 and older. Users under 18 must have verified parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted Personal Information without consent, please contact us immediately.
Changes and amendments
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date at the bottom of this page and, where appropriate, by email or in-platform notification. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contacting us
If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us via the contact form.
This document was last updated on March 22, 2026