Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Y.Studies, operated by Yambo Studio (Yambo Ltd), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using Y.Studies, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account or connect via Patreon, we collect your email address, name, and Patreon membership information including your tier and pledge status.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, content accessed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.

Technical Data

We collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, and referral sources to improve our services and ensure security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze site performance. Essential cookies are necessary for authentication and core functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our educational platform and services
  • Verify your Patreon membership tier and grant appropriate content access
  • Send you important updates, newsletters, and educational content when you subscribe
  • Analyze platform usage to improve content quality and user experience
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Patreon Integration

We share necessary information with Patreon through OAuth integration to verify your membership status and tier level. Patreon has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand platform usage patterns. This data is anonymized and aggregated to protect your privacy while helping us improve our services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

Required for authentication, session management, and core platform functionality. These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to work.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our platform, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. You can manage these through your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

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

Right to Correction

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@yambo.me

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

  • Account information is retained while your account is active
  • Usage data is typically retained for up to 24 months for analytics purposes
  • Upon account deletion, we remove or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure authentication mechanisms and session management
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@yambo.me