Privacy Policy

DeviantArt – Art Sharing Community
Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the DeviantArt – Art Sharing Community mobile application (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services.

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

2. Information We Collect

Account Information
When you use the app, we may create an anonymous account to enable features such as uploading artwork, liking posts, commenting, and following other users.
This account may include:

• Username
  
  

• Display name
  
  

• Basic profile information you choose to provide
  
  

No email address or password is required for the anonymous account.

User Content
We collect and store content you create in the app, including:

• Artwork images
  
  

• Titles and descriptions
  
  

• Tags
  
  

• Comments
  
  

• Profile information
  
  

Usage and Device Data
The app uses Google Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, and Cloud Storage) to operate the platform. Firebase may automatically collect certain information such as:

• Device information
  
  

• App usage statistics
  
  

• Crash reports and performance data
  
  

More information is available in Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the app’s core features
  
  

• Display user profiles and artworks
  
  

• Enable social features such as likes, comments, follows, and notifications
  
  

• Improve app performance and user experience
  
  

• Detect and prevent abuse or misuse
  
  

• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

4. Advertising (Google AdMob)

This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements, including banner and interstitial ads.

AdMob may collect and process data such as:

• Device type and operating system
  
  

• Advertising ID
  
  

• Interaction with advertisements
  
  

• App usage related to ad performance
  
  

You can control or reset your Advertising ID and manage ad personalization through your device settings.

Learn more:

5. Data Storage and Security

User data is stored using Google Firebase (Firestore and Cloud Storage).

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data may be processed and stored on servers located in different countries depending on Google’s infrastructure.

6. Data Retention

We retain user data for as long as necessary to provide the app’s services.

If you delete your content or account, the associated data may be removed from our systems within a reasonable period, unless retention is required for legal or security purposes.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we store about you
  
  

• Request correction of inaccurate information
  
  

• Request deletion of your data
  
  

• Restrict or object to certain types of processing
  
  

You may manage or delete your content directly within the app, or contact us for additional requests.

8. Children's Privacy

The app is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted within the app and the “Last updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.