Privacy Policy

At Sewjo, we believe in fostering a creative and supportive community, and your privacy is a fundamental part of that.

Our Privacy Policy has been developed in line with privacy principles that prioritize user trust, fairness, and transparency. We are committed to going beyond industry norms to ensure that Sewjo remains a safe and respectful space for creativity, connection, and inspiration.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, ensuring that you can confidently enjoy and engage with the Sewjo platform.

1. What Information We Collect

Sewjo collects data in the following ways:

1. Directly from users when they sign up, create a profile, upload content, or adjust settings.

2. Camera & Photo Access

3. To help users visually organize their stash, Sewjo allows access to the device’s camera and photo library. This access is used solely for uploading images of fabrics, patterns, or sewing supplies to enhance stash organization and enable features like visual matching and project tracking. Images are only uploaded when the user chooses to do so, and Sewjo does not access or use camera or photo content without user initiation.

4. Automatically through app interactions, such as tracking feature usage, IP addresses, and device information.

5. From third-party services that users connect with, such as e-commerce platforms, analytics providers, AI tools, and other integrations necessary to enhance app functionality.

6. Personal Information: Name, email, profile details, uploaded content (including images, comments, messages, and other user-submitted materials), and purchase-related data if provided by the user or obtained through third-party integrations like Shopify.

7. Usage Data: Actions taken within the app (e.g., adding stash items, interactions with AI features).

8. Transaction Data: If integrated with Shopify or other third-party e-commerce platforms, Sewjo may receive purchase-related data as needed to support features like stash organization and user experience enhancements. Sewjo does not independently track or store purchase history unless provided by the user or through these integrations.

2. How We Use Your Data

1. Sewjo retains user data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. If a user deletes their account, Sewjo will remove personal data within 30 days, except when required by law to retain certain records.

   1. To provide and improve Sewjo’s services.

   2. To personalize content and recommendations.

   3. To analyze usage patterns and optimize app functionality.

   4. In the future, to tailor advertising and promotional content.

2. Sewjo deletes personal user data within 30 days of account deletion unless legal or business obligations require longer retention. Examples include:

1. Transaction Data (kept for tax & financial records).

2. Security & Fraud Prevention Logs (retained to protect Sewjo and its users).

3. Legal Compliance Records (retained to comply with applicable laws).

4. Sewjo may retain certain content and communication records as necessary to maintain platform functionality, enforce community guidelines, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Content Visibility & User Control

1. Sewjo allows users to control the visibility of their content at multiple levels (such as profile visibility, feature visibility, and individual content settings).

2. Depending on the selected privacy setting, content may be visible to:

   1. Anyone on the platform (Public)

   2. Mutual followers (Followers (mutual))

   3. Only the content owner (Private)

3. Privacy settings are dynamic. Changes to visibility settings or follower relationships may immediately affect who can access certain content.

4. Users are responsible for managing their privacy preferences and understanding how their content is shared within the platform.

5. When you choose to make content Public, it becomes visible to other users on the platform. While Sewjo provides privacy controls, we cannot prevent other users from saving or sharing content they are able to view.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

1. Sewjo does not sell user data.

2. Third-party integrations (e.g., Shopify, AI tools, analytics providers) may require limited data sharing for service functionality.

3. Sewjo does not process or store payment details. If users make purchases through Shopify or other integrated platforms, all transactions are handled by third-party payment processors, which have their own privacy policies and security measures. Sewjo is not responsible for third-party payment processing errors or security breaches.

4. Sewjo only shares the minimum necessary data with third-party services to support app functionality. While we work with trusted providers, Sewjo is not responsible for third-party security practices, policies, or data breaches. Users interacting with third-party services should review those providers' privacy policies before connecting accounts.

5. External Links and Referenced Content

1. When you save a link to an external website, Sewjo stores the website URL and related metadata in your account.

2. Sewjo does not store or host copies of third-party website images. External content is displayed by referencing the original source URL.

3. If the original content is removed from the source website, it will no longer be visible within Sewjo.

6. Cookies & Tracking

1. Sewjo may use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze app performance, and personalize content.

2. Users will be notified if significant changes occur.

7. User Rights & Data Protection

1. Users have the following rights regarding their data:

   1. Access & Correction – Users can view and edit their personal data in account settings.

   2. Data Portability – Users can request an export of their stored data.

   3. Restriction of Processing – Users can request limitations on how their data is used.

   4. Account Deletion – Users can delete their account, and their personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where legally required to retain it.

   5. User-Generated Content and Uploaded Images:As part of the Sewjo experience, users may upload images, including stash photos, pattern packaging images, or project pictures. Sewjo does not claim ownership of uploaded content. Users are responsible for ensuring that their uploads comply with applicable copyright laws. Pattern artwork and branding may remain the property of the original creators.

2. Sewjo follows industry-standard security practices to protect user data. However, no online service is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyberattacks or unauthorized access.

3. In the event of a data breach, Sewjo will notify affected users if required by law, but Sewjo is not responsible for any damages resulting from breaches beyond our control

4. Users located in jurisdictions with specific data protection laws (including the European Union, United Kingdom, or California) may have additional rights under applicable laws.

8. Changes to This Policy

1. Sewjo reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy.

2. Users will be notified of significant changes affecting their privacy rights.

By using Sewjo, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact us at hi@sewjo.app

Last Updated: [February 6, 2026]