1. Overview
SMC Studio ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Eric Cai, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our applications—including Picser and SerenaPaints—handle information. Our core principle is simple: your data stays on your device.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect, store, transmit, or sell any personally identifiable information (PII), usage analytics, behavioral tracking data, or advertising identifiers. Specifically:
- Picser (macOS): All images, folders, and metadata you view or manage are processed 100% locally on your Mac. No files or thumbnails are ever uploaded to external servers.
- SerenaPaints (iOS & iPadOS): All drawings, colorings, and creative works are saved locally on your device (and synced solely via your personal Apple iCloud account if enabled by you).
3. Children’s Privacy (SerenaPaints)
SerenaPaints is designed with families and children in mind and strictly complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Apple App Store Kids Category guidelines:
- We do not knowingly or unknowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
- The app contains zero third-party advertising SDKs, behavioral trackers, or external social media links accessible to children.
4. Apple App Store & Diagnostics
When you download our apps from the Apple App Store, Apple may provide us with anonymized, aggregated crash logs and basic installation metrics (only if you have opted in via your Apple device settings). This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
5. Changes & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at support@smc.im.