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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

1. Who We Are

Sloper Studio ("we," "us," or "our") is a web-based tool for generating parametric sewing patterns from body measurements, operated at sloperstudio.com. Sloper Studio is committed to compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.

For any privacy-related questions or data subject requests, contact us at hello@sloperstudio.com.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer, as our processing activities are limited in scope. We maintain Records of Processing Activities as required by GDPR Article 30. For questions about our processing activities, contact hello@sloperstudio.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in with Google OAuth, we receive your email address, display name, and Google account identifier. We use the minimum OAuth scopes necessary (openid, email, profile) and do not request access to your Google contacts, calendar, or any other Google services.

2.2 Body Measurements

You may enter body measurements (such as bust, waist, hip circumferences, and related dimensions) to generate sewing patterns. These measurements are dimensional data used exclusively for garment pattern generation. They are not used for identification, authentication, profiling, or any purpose other than creating sewing patterns. Measurements are processed on our servers and may be stored in our database so you can retrieve and reuse them across sessions.

We have assessed these measurements under applicable biometric and sensitive data laws (including Illinois BIPA, GDPR Article 9, and CCPA/CPRA). Because body measurements for sewing are not processed for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual, they do not meet the legal definition of biometric identifiers or special category data under these frameworks. Nonetheless, we apply heightened protections to this data: measurements are transmitted over encrypted connections (TLS), never shared with third parties, and deleted upon account deletion.

2.3 Access Request Information

If you request access to Sloper Studio, we collect your email address (verified through Google sign-in), your name, and any message you include in the request form. This data is collected for the purpose of evaluating your early access request.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

Our hosting providers (Vercel and Cloudflare) may automatically collect standard server log data such as IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps. This data is controlled by those providers under their own privacy policies and is used for security, performance, and error monitoring. Cloudflare operates in DNS-only mode for our domain and does not set tracking cookies or proxy your traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Authentication and access control: To verify your identity and determine whether you have been granted access to the Service.
  • Pattern generation: To process your body measurements and generate custom sewing patterns.
  • Service communication: To respond to access requests, support inquiries, and service-related messages.
  • Security and abuse prevention: To protect against unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of our Service.

We commit to the following practices: (1) We will never sell your personal information or body measurements to any third party. (2) We will never use your data for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes. (3) We will not use your body measurements for any purpose other than generating sewing patterns. (4) We will not share your measurements with third parties except as required by law. We do not offer any financial incentive, discount, or other compensation in exchange for the collection, retention, or deletion of your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): By accepting our Terms of Service and using Sloper Studio, you enter into a contract with us. Processing your account data and body measurements is necessary to provide the pattern generation service you have requested. Processing of access request form submissions falls under contract performance (evaluation for early access participation).
  • Legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): We process IP addresses and server request logs for the purpose of detecting abuse and preventing denial-of-service attacks, and for performance monitoring to prevent service degradation. We have assessed that this processing is necessary and proportionate, as security of the Service protects all users and their measurement data. We do not use this data for profiling or automated decision-making. You may object to this processing by contacting hello@sloperstudio.com. Summary assessments of our legitimate interest balancing tests are available upon request.
  • Consent: Where we use any non-essential cookies or analytics in the future, we will obtain your explicit consent first.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use a minimal set of cookies strictly necessary for the Service to function:

  • Session cookies (next-auth.session-token): Authenticates your login session. HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite. Duration: until browser session ends or token expiry. Essential cookie; does not require consent under GDPR or ePrivacy rules.
  • CSRF protection (next-auth.csrf-token): Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. HttpOnly, Secure. Duration: session. Essential cookie.
  • Callback URL (next-auth.callback-url): Stores redirect destination after authentication. Duration: session. Essential cookie.

We do not use any analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies. Our Cloudflare configuration uses DNS-only mode, meaning Cloudflare does not set cookies on our domain. If we add non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and present a consent banner before setting them.

We check for the Global Privacy Control (GPC) header (Sec-GPC: 1) on requests. If detected, we will not set any non-essential cookies and will not use data for targeted advertising or profiling. Since we currently use only essential cookies, GPC-enabled browsers will experience no functional difference.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party providers to operate our Service. Each processes data only as necessary to provide their service to us. We require data processing agreements with our third-party processors in accordance with GDPR Article 28. These agreements establish that processors act only on our written instructions, implement appropriate security measures, and provide audit rights. For information about our processor agreements, contact hello@sloperstudio.com.

  • Google (Authentication): OAuth authentication provider. Receives your authentication request and returns your email and profile data. Google acts as a processor for authentication data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Vercel (Frontend hosting): Hosts our web application and processes server requests. May collect IP addresses and request metadata in server logs (retained for 90 days). Located in the US. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
  • Railway (Backend and database): Hosts our backend API and PostgreSQL database. Stores account data, measurements, and access requests. Located in the US. See Railway's Privacy Policy.
  • Cloudflare (DNS): Provides DNS resolution only (not proxying or CDN). Does not process request content or set cookies on our domain. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers and service providers are located in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the US, your data will be transferred to and processed in the US.

For EEA/UK users, these transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) included in our providers' data processing agreements. Specifically, Railway, Vercel, and Cloudflare each maintain SCCs as part of their standard data processing addendums. As supplementary safeguards, our infrastructure employs encryption in transit (TLS), API key authentication, and network-level access controls, limiting the risk of unauthorized access. We have conducted a Transfer Impact Assessment and determined that standard contractual clauses, combined with these technical safeguards, provide adequate protection. For a copy of our Transfer Impact Assessment, contact hello@sloperstudio.com.

8. Data Storage & Retention

Your measurements are stored in our PostgreSQL database hosted by Railway. Data is encrypted in transit using TLS. Database storage is protected by network isolation, API key authentication, and role-based access controls.

Current encryption status: We do not currently encrypt measurement data at rest in the database. We are working toward implementing application-level encryption at rest, subject to resource and development availability. Current protections include:

  • All connections to our database use encrypted channels
  • Database access is restricted by network isolation and API key authentication
  • Backups are encrypted at the storage layer per our hosting provider's standard configuration
  • Access is limited to authorized personnel for operational purposes only

We retain your data according to the following schedule:

  • Account data (email, name, Google ID): Retained while your account is active. Deleted immediately upon account deletion request.
  • Body measurements: Retained while your account is active to allow you to reuse them for pattern generation. Deleted immediately upon account deletion request. If you prefer not to have measurements stored, you may download your patterns and request deletion of stored measurements separately.
  • Access requests: Retained for up to 3 years for audit and compliance purposes, then deleted.
  • Server logs (Vercel): Retained for 90 days per Vercel's standard policy.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data.

9.1 All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data and account.
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data.
  • Data export: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON by default; specify an alternative format in your request).

9.2 EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

In addition to the above, you have the right to:

  • Restriction (GDPR Article 18): Request that we restrict processing of your data while we verify its accuracy. During a restriction period, we will store your data but not process it for pattern generation or other purposes, except with your consent or as required by law.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9.3 California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to know: Request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information. We may retain data if required by law or for legitimate security purposes.
  • Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. There is nothing to opt out of.
  • Right to limit use of sensitive information: We use body measurements only for the business purpose of generating sewing patterns.
  • Right to appeal: If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision within 45 days by emailing hello@sloperstudio.com with "Appeal Request" in the subject.
  • Non-discrimination: We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.

9.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

Send an email from your registered email address to hello@sloperstudio.com with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line. Include: (1) your full name and email as registered in our system; (2) the specific right you are exercising; (3) any supporting documentation.

Verification: For standard requests (access, correction of email or name), we verify your identity via confirmation email sent to your registered address. For deletion requests involving body measurements, we may require additional verification.

Response timeline: We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests or 45 days for CCPA requests. If a request is complex, we may extend the deadline by up to two months (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA) and will notify you of the delay and reason. If we refuse a request, we will explain our legal grounds for refusal.

10. Children's Privacy

Sloper Studio is not intended for children under the age of 13. By using this Service, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are between 13 and 17 years old, we recommend notifying a parent or guardian that you are providing body measurements to our Service. Parents or guardians may review or request deletion of their child's data by contacting hello@sloperstudio.com with proof of parental authority.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us at hello@sloperstudio.com and we will delete the data and account within 5 business days.

11. Data Security

Measurement data is protected in transit by TLS encryption. Database backups are retained and encrypted at the storage layer per our hosting provider's standard configuration. We maintain API key authentication and role-based access controls.

Our current security measures include:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission
  • Secure authentication tokens (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite cookies)
  • API key-protected backend endpoints
  • Network-isolated database with restricted access
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel

Ongoing improvements: We are continuously evaluating and improving our security posture. Areas under active development include application-level encryption at rest for measurement data, audit logging for data access, and enhanced breach detection capabilities.

While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

12. Data Breach Notification

If we discover a breach of your data, we will investigate immediately and notify you of:

  • Our findings regarding what data was affected
  • Any recommended actions you should take
  • Our remediation steps and timeline

We aim to notify supervisory authorities and affected individuals within timeframes appropriate to the assessed risk. Under GDPR Article 33, we target notification to authorities within 72 hours of discovering a breach where feasible, though the actual timeline depends on the nature and scope of the breach and our investigation findings.

In all cases, we will notify you through the email address associated with your account and, if required by applicable law, through other channels.

13. Changes to This Policy

We will provide at least 30 days' notice before material changes to this policy take effect. Notification will be sent via email to your registered address and by updating the "Last updated" date on this page. Your continued use of the Service after the 30-day notice period constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For significant changes that affect how we process your data, we will request your renewed consent where applicable.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Sloper Studio
Email: hello@sloperstudio.com