Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2026

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Introduction

ZYAGA LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the PatternForge mobile application and website at patternforge.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using PatternForge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Data

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Username and display name
  • Profile image (if provided)
  • Authentication credentials (hashed passwords or OAuth tokens)

Training Data

As you use the Service, we collect:

  • Puzzle attempt history (puzzles solved, time taken, correctness)
  • Training mode preferences and progress
  • SRS (Spaced Repetition System) scheduling data and statistics
  • Imported game data from Chess.com and Lichess

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Feature usage patterns
  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • App version and crash reports
  • Analytics events and user interaction data (via PostHog)
  • Error and crash reports with stack traces (via Sentry)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate PatternForge:

Service Purpose Location
Supabase Database, authentication, file storage USA
RevenueCat Subscription and payment management USA
Apple iOS authentication, App Store payments USA
Google Android authentication, Play Store payments USA
PostHog Product analytics and feature flags USA
Sentry Error monitoring and crash reporting USA

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process your subscription and payments
  • Track your puzzle training progress and SRS scheduling
  • Improve and optimize the Service
  • Communicate with you about your account or the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase cloud infrastructure located in the United States. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.

How to Delete Your Account:

You can delete your account at any time through the Settings screen in the app.

After Account Deletion:

  • Your personal data will be deleted within 30 days of your deletion request
  • Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., legal disputes, fraud prevention)

Your Rights (GDPR and Similar Laws)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Object

You can object to certain types of data processing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your data rights, contact us at:

Email: info@patternforge.app

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children's Privacy

PatternForge is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@patternforge.app. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers and third-party service providers are located. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

ZYAGA LLC
Email: info@patternforge.app
Website: https://patternforge.app