Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vera Studio, operated by Fore Technologies LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our desktop application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account through our authentication provider (Clerk), we collect your name, email address, and profile photo.
• Payment Information: Payment details are processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, bank account number, or other sensitive financial information on our servers.
• User Content: Code, prompts, projects, and other content you voluntarily submit through the Service.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or respond to surveys.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type, and network information.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, searches performed, features used, and interactions with the Service.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs collected through our error tracking service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service: Deliver core functionality and process transactions.
• Personalize your experience: Remember your preferences and project history.
• Process payments: Facilitate transactions through our payment processor, Stripe.
• Communicate with you: Send service updates, reminders, marketing emails, and notifications related to the Service.
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and develop new features.
• Ensure safety and security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms.

4. Sharing of Information

We share your information with the following parties and for the following purposes:

• Stripe: Payment processing. Stripe's use of your information is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
• Analytics Providers: Website and app usage analytics to help us understand how the Service is used.
• Error Tracking: Error tracking and performance monitoring to improve Service reliability.
• Clerk: User authentication and account management.
• Model Providers: To deliver AI features, we may route requests to third-party model providers (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter) subject to their respective policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data and improve the Service.

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period, used to remember your preferences and login status.
• Analytics Cookies: Cookies that help us understand Service usage, including page views, traffic sources, and user behavior.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service to you. We may also retain your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@verastudio.com. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

9. State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with additional rights:

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. If this practice changes, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit our use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide the Service.

Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, and Other State Residents

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia may have similar rights under their respective state privacy laws, including:

• Right to access, correct, and delete personal data.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and certain profiling.
• Right to appeal a denial of a privacy request.

To exercise any state-specific rights, contact us at support@verastudio.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by your state's law.

10. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing communications via email. You can opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email.

Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional messages such as receipts, service notices, and account security alerts.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at support@verastudio.com.

12. 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 Privacy Policy on this page, updating the "Last updated" date, and sending you an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Fore Technologies LLC
Email: support@verastudio.com