Privacy policy

Last updated: 12 April 2026

Makesquare Studio Limited operates Showcase, a website inspiration product that helps users discover references, save collections, and access related product features. This Privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Who we are

Showcase is operated by Makesquare Studio Limited.

Information we collect

We may collect and store the following categories of information:

  • Account information such as your name, email address, avatar, and authentication identifiers when you sign in.
  • Usage information such as pages viewed, actions taken, search queries, saved items, collection activity, and product interactions.
  • Payment and credit-related records such as purchases, credit grants, and transaction history when credits or paid features are involved.
  • Content you provide directly, including feedback submissions, support messages, saved notes, and links you add to collections.
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device data, referral data, and approximate location derived from technical signals.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain Showcase.
  • Authenticate users and protect accounts.
  • Power collections, saved references, and product features.
  • Process payments, grants, and credits.
  • Respond to support requests and product feedback.
  • Improve product quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Prevent abuse, fraud, or security incidents.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal bases

Where required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract with you.
  • Legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing Showcase.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Consent, where a feature or communication requires it.

Authentication and profile data

If you sign in using Google or another identity provider we may receive basic profile information from that provider, such as your name, email address, and avatar. We may also store a locally hosted version of your avatar to improve reliability and reduce reliance on third-party hosted assets.

Payments, credits, and transactional data

If you purchase credits or use paid product features, we store the records necessary to process the transaction, fulfil the purchase, reconcile credit balances, and support refunds or disputes. Payment card information is typically processed by our payment service providers rather than stored directly by Makesquare Studio Limited.

Analytics and product improvement

We may use analytics and feedback tools to understand how Showcase is used, diagnose issues, and prioritize improvements. These tools may collect technical and usage information subject to their own processing roles and our contractual arrangements with them.

When we share information

We may share information with service providers and infrastructure partners that help us run Showcase, including providers for hosting, analytics, authentication, content storage, communications, and payments. We may also disclose information:

  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Makesquare Studio Limited, our users, or the public.
  • In connection with a business transfer such as a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

Data retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate Showcase, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain business records. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your account or personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Request portability of data you provided to us.
  • Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than the one in which you live. Where required, we take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards apply to those transfers.

Children

Showcase is not intended for children under the age of 13, or a higher minimum age where local law requires it. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may update the date above and take additional steps where required.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy policy or how Makesquare Studio Limited processes personal information, contact us at [email protected].