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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 17, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information (name, email address, password)
Profile information (bio, location, genre, skills, photos)
Content you upload (audio files, images, documents)
Messages and communications with other users
Payment and billing information
Usage data and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Create and manage your account
Process transactions and send related information
Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With other users as part of the platform functionality (e.g., your public profile)
With service providers who perform services on our behalf
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights, property, and safety of Umbrella, our users, or others
With your consent or at your direction

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service providers to operate our platform. Each service has its own privacy policy:

Clerk - Authentication and user management. Processes account information and login credentials.
Cloudflare - Infrastructure, CDN, and DDoS protection. Processes network traffic and may collect IP addresses.
Resend - Email delivery service. Processes email addresses and message content for transactional emails.
Twilio - SMS and communications. Processes phone numbers for notifications and verification.
Anthropic (Claude) - AI-powered assistance. Processes your prompts and content for AI features (Violet).

We ensure these providers maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your data on secure servers provided by Cloudflare (D1 database and R2 storage). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights (California CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data through the account deletion feature in your settings.
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@umbrella.app or use the account deletion feature in your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. This includes:

Essential cookies for authentication and security (via Clerk)
Cookies to remember your preferences and settings
Analytics cookies to understand how you use our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@umbrella.app
General inquiries: support@umbrella.app

Note: This privacy policy is provided for MVP testing purposes. Before public launch, this content must be reviewed and approved by legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Terms of Service

Last updated: November 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Umbrella ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
Notify us immediately if you discover or suspect any security breaches

3. Service Description

Umbrella is a platform connecting independent artists with opportunities, providing tools for profile management, file storage, messaging, AI-powered assistance, and marketplace features for gigs and collaborations.

4. Content Ownership and Rights

You retain all rights to content you upload to the Service. By uploading content, you grant Umbrella a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you upload and that such content does not violate any third-party rights.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Harass, abuse, or harm other users
Impersonate any person or entity
Spam or send unsolicited messages
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Collect user data without consent

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

You may terminate your account at any time through the account settings page. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

7. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UMBRELLA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting a notice on the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@umbrella.app