Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Last Modified: July 1, 2025

Welcome to Switch Theme ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, and upload content.

This policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information they share and/or that we collect. It does not apply to any offline or third-party activities not operated by Switch Theme.

1. Consent

By using Switch Theme, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We strive to collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary for delivering our services.

2.1 Information You Provide

Authentication Data:

When you log in using third-party services (e.g., Discord, Google), we collect:

  • Your display name
  • Unique user ID
  • Profile picture URL
  • Email address (if provided by OAuth scope)

User-Submitted Content:

When you upload a theme, we collect metadata such as:

  • Theme title and description
  • Upload date and time
  • Tags and category
  • Associated preview images and files

Contact Form Data:

If you reach out to us, we may collect your name, email, and any additional information you voluntarily submit.

2.2 Information We Automatically Collect

Device & Log Information:

We may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referrer URLs

Cookies and Local Storage:

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. These may store:

  • Session data
  • Preferences
  • Analytics identifiers

You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To authenticate and identify users
  • To allow theme uploading, browsing, filtering, and downloading
  • To monitor and improve site performance
  • To personalize user experience
  • To respond to inquiries or support requests
  • To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on reputable third-party services to help operate and enhance our platform. These include:

4.1 Authentication Providers

Discord Inc. / Google Inc.
Used for secure OAuth2 login. We store your Discord/Google ID and public profile information for account linking.

4.2 Infrastructure & Performance

Cloudflare, Inc.
Provides CDN, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. We do not store Cloudflare-collected visitor data on our servers.

4.3 Analytics

Google Analytics
Used to collect anonymized statistics such as page views, session duration, and region. This helps us understand how users engage with the platform. For full details, please review the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited scenarios:

  • With your consent
  • To service providers strictly for the purpose of providing functionality to the site (e.g., analytics, hosting)
  • To comply with legal requirements or lawful government requests
  • To enforce our Terms of Service
  • To investigate or prevent abuse or harm

6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing in certain cases
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate interests (e.g., abuse prevention, legal defense).

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of any such data, we will take steps to remove it immediately.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies independently.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Modified" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, you can reach us at:

Thank you for using Switch Theme. We're committed to keeping your data safe and your experience enjoyable.