Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Epstein Studio ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our collaborative document annotation platform.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Username (anonymous identifier of your choice)
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
We do not require or collect email addresses, real names, or other personal identifying information.
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Annotations you create on documents
- Comments and votes you submit
- Basic server logs (IP address, timestamps, user agent) for security purposes
Cookies
We use essential cookies for:
- Session management (keeping you logged in)
- CSRF protection (security)
- Age verification consent storage
We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the annotation platform
- Display your contributions to other users
- Send notifications about replies to your content
- Prevent abuse and maintain platform integrity
4. Information Sharing
Your username and contributions (annotations, comments, votes) are visible to all users of the platform. We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of users.
5. Data Retention
Your account data and contributions are retained as long as your account exists. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us. Note that some contributions may remain visible but will be disassociated from your account.
6. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security updates
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account
- Export your contributions
8. Children's Privacy
This platform contains sensitive legal documents and is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.