Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 13, 2026

Welcome to PatchPrisma. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you have regarding your information when you visit patchprisma.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services. We wrote this policy to be clear, accurate, and practical—so you can make informed decisions about your privacy.

Who we are and why this matters

PatchPrisma is the data controller for the personal information collected through the Site. We operate and maintain the Site to deliver content, tools, and services related to our editorial and product offerings. Protecting your privacy and securing your data is a core responsibility for our team. This policy outlines our practices, legal bases for processing (where applicable), and how you can exercise your rights.

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. It covers data collected directly from you, data automatically collected when you use the Site, and data we receive from third parties. It does not apply to information processed offline by partners or affiliates except where explicitly stated.

What personal information we collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of the Site, including:

• Information you provide directly: When you sign up for newsletters, comment on posts, participate in surveys, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, demographic details, and any content you submit.
• Account information: If you create an account, we collect username, password (securely hashed), profile preferences, and any profile information you choose to add.
• Transactional and payment data: If you purchase products or services through the Site, we collect billing and payment information necessary to process transactions. Payment data is processed securely and stored only as permitted by applicable law and the payment provider’s policy.
• Automatically collected data: We collect technical data from your device and browser, such as IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, referral and exit pages, and pages viewed on the Site. We also collect usage data like time and duration of visits and interaction patterns.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We and our partners use cookies, local storage, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize your device, remember preferences, analyze trends, and serve personalized content and ads. (See the “Cookies and tracking technologies” section below for details.)
• Third-party sources: We may receive information about you from third parties, including analytics providers, advertising partners, and social media platforms, and combine it with information we collect directly.

How we use your information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Site: Deliver content, features, newsletters, and services you request; maintain and enhance Site functionality; and fix bugs or security vulnerabilities.
• Personalization: Tailor content and recommendations, remember your preferences, and display more relevant information and ads.
• Communications: Send transactional messages, confirmations, updates, security notifications, and marketing communications (where you have consented or where allowed by law).
• Analytics and research: Analyze usage patterns to understand how the Site is used and to help us make data-driven improvements and product decisions.
• Legal and security purposes: Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, security incidents, and other harmful activities; comply with legal obligations; and enforce our policies and terms of use.
• Business operations: Manage relationships with vendors, provide customer support, process payments, and for other internal business purposes.

Legal basis for processing (where applicable)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (for example, the European Economic Area), our lawful bases include:

• Performance of a contract: Processing necessary to provide a service you requested or to fulfill our contractual obligations.
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the Site, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Processing based on your consent, such as marketing emails or non-essential cookies, which you can withdraw at any time.
• Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit the Site. These tools help us understand usage, remember preferences, and show relevant content. Typical categories include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., login, security). These cannot be turned off in our system.
• Performance and analytics cookies: Collect aggregated, non-identifying information about how visitors use the Site to help us improve performance.
• Functional cookies: Remember choices you make (language, region) to provide enhanced features.
• Advertising and targeting cookies: Used to deliver interest-based advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. These may be set by third-party advertising partners.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or a cookie consent tool on the Site. Blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality or your experience.

Third-party links and services

The Site contains links to third-party websites, services, and social platforms that are not operated by PatchPrisma. Clicking on those links or using third-party features may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.

Affiliate links and advertising

PatchPrisma may include affiliate links and sponsored content. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links do not change how we collect or use your information, but the merchant or affiliate network may receive tracking data such as referral URLs or purchase confirmations. We disclose affiliate relationships where required by law and strive to be transparent about paid content and sponsorships.

How we share information

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers: Vendors and providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support.
• Business partners: Third parties involved in jointly offered services or promotions.
• Legal and safety purposes: Law enforcement, regulators, or other third parties if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PatchPrisma, our users, or others.
• Corporate transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will require any acquirer to honor the terms of this Privacy Policy.
• Aggregated and anonymized data: Non-identifying, aggregated information may be shared publicly or with partners for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Site and services, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. Where applicable, we apply retention schedules and evaluate whether to delete or anonymize data after the retention period expires.

Security

We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure infrastructure, and regular security assessments. While we strive to protect your data, no security measure is perfect or impenetrable. You play an important role by using strong passwords, keeping them confidential, and notifying us of any unauthorized account access.

International transfers

PatchPrisma may transfer personal information to service providers and partners located in jurisdictions outside your country. When transferring data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable law, such as contractual clauses, industry-standard protections, or other lawful mechanisms.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or a higher minimum age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as required by law.

Your rights and choices

The rights available to you may vary depending on your jurisdiction. Typical rights include:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as legal obligations or legitimate business needs.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Data portability: Request a copy of certain personal information in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise your rights, you may use available account settings on the Site. If additional verification is needed, we will request information to confirm your identity before responding. We respond to legitimate requests in accordance with applicable law.

California residents

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws. These may include the right to know, access, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. For purposes of the CCPA, PatchPrisma does not knowingly sell personal information of consumers under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your CCPA rights, we will follow the processes required by law to verify and respond to your request.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for business reasons. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on the Site and update the “Effective date” above. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we use and protect your information.

How to protect your information on the Site

To help protect your privacy and security when using the Site, we recommend:

• Use a strong, unique password for your PatchPrisma account and enable any available account protections.
• Be cautious about sharing personal information in public areas, such as comments or forums.
• Review cookie and privacy settings and decline non-essential cookies if you prefer.
• Keep your device and browser software up to date to benefit from security updates.

Privacy practices of third parties

Third-party service providers, advertisers, analytics companies, social platforms, and affiliates that appear on or through the Site have their own privacy policies and practices. PatchPrisma does not control how those third parties collect, use, or disclose information, and we encourage you to review their policies before interacting with their services.

Dispute resolution and governing law

This policy and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws that apply to PatchPrisma as set out in our Terms of Use. Where local law provides specific consumer protections, those will take precedence and PatchPrisma will comply with applicable legal requirements.

Final note

We aim to be transparent, accountable, and responsive about privacy. If you need to manage your privacy settings, review preferences, or take other actions related to your data on the Site, please use the available account and cookie controls. We continuously review and refine our privacy practices to reflect evolving standards, technology, and regulatory expectations.

Thank you for trusting PatchPrisma.