Privacy Policy for DesignNest

Last updated: September 20, 2025

DesignNest ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our DesignNest mobile application ("App") and associated services ("Services"). By downloading, installing, or using DesignNest, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Payment information (for purchases)
• Profile details
• Content you upload (PDF eBooks, floor plans, etc.) if you are a vendor
• Bank account details and related payment information for vendors

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version)
• Log data (IP address, timestamps, usage statistics)
• Location information (if permission granted)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party service providers to improve our Services or prevent fraud.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Providing, maintaining, and improving DesignNest and related services
• Processing transactions and managing your purchase and vendor revenue payments
• Managing your account and providing customer support
• Personalizing your app experience
• Sending you transactional, promotional, or marketing communications (with consent)
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activities
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers, contractors, and partners (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers)
• Vendors regarding the sales of their eBooks and related revenue transactions
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Other users of the App if you choose to share content publicly

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure handling of sensitive vendor data such as bank account details. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may have rights regarding your personal data including:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your data
• Restricting or objecting to data processing
• Data portability rights
• Withdrawing consent where applicable

If you are a California resident, you also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

6. Children’s Privacy

DesignNest is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content and ads.

8. International Users

DesignNest complies with global privacy laws including the GDPR. Users in the EEA have additional rights such as lodging complaints with supervisory authorities.

9. CCPA Privacy Notice (California Residents)

California consumers may request:

• Disclosure of collected personal information
• Deletion of collected personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our App may contain links to external services not operated by us. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. Updates will be posted here with the revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

13. Consent

By using DesignNest, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.