Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

S.H.C Studio ("we", "us", "our") operates the shcstudio.com platform. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and password. You may also provide your location, bio, profile image, skills, and professional details.

Content: Posts, comments, messages (encrypted end-to-end), portfolio items, stories, and other content you create on the platform.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited, features used, and device/browser information.

Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan or purchase a promotion, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the platform
To personalise your experience and show relevant content
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To send notifications (which you can control in Settings)
To match you with relevant jobs and collaborators
To prevent abuse, fraud, and enforce our terms
To improve the platform through analytics

3. End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

Direct messages between users are encrypted end-to-end using AES-GCM encryption. We store only the encrypted ciphertext on our servers. We cannot read or access the content of your private messages.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers: Stripe (payments), Cloudinary (media hosting), Railway (hosting), email delivery services
Other users: Your public profile, posts, and portfolio are visible to others as configured in your privacy settings
Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect safety

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use HTTPS, secure cookies, HSTS, and industry-standard security practices. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data via your profile settings
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data
Opt out of non-essential emails via notification preferences

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

S.H.C Studio is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us through the platform or at the email provided in your account settings.