Data Privacy

Effective Date: June 26, 2025

Welcome to quirium ("Platform"), a service owned and offered by Simon Brebeck ("we", "us", "our"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our SaaS database designer platform, including our paid features.

Definitions

In this Privacy Policy, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

  • "Personal Data" refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, such as name, email address, and billing information.
  • "Usage Data" refers to data collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction with our platform.
  • "Cookies" are small text files stored on your device to enhance your experience and gather analytics.
  • "Platform" refers to the quirium service, including all its features and functionalities.
  • "Marketing Site" refers to the public-facing website where you can learn about quirium, its features, and pricing. This includes content such as homepage, about us, blog posts and other informational pages. It does not require user registration or login.
  • "Web Application" refers to the interactive platform where users can design and manage databases as well as their team. This includes features like creating tables, defining relationships, and managing data. The Web Application requires user registration and login to access. It is the core functionality of quirium and is where users spend most of their time. It is located at studio.quirium.app.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you sign up for Quirium, we collect information that identifies you, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing address (for paid subscriptions)
  • Payment method details (processed by our payment processor)

Usage Data

We automatically collect usage data when you interact with our platform, including:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Interaction data (pages visited, features used, timestamps)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the platform
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To communicate updates, security alerts, and support responses
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • To comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to handle transactions.
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our services.
  • Legal authorities when required by law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and payment processors. These providers may have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

The Marketing Site:

The following third-party services are used on our Marketing Site to enhance user experience,

  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google Analytics collects data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps.
  • Resend: We use Resend to manage our email communications, including marketing campaigns and newsletters. Resend handles email delivery and tracking. Your email address and interaction data (such as opens and clicks) are processed by Resend. You can find their privacy policy here: (Resend Privacy Policy). Data: Email address, interaction data (opens, clicks)

The Web Application:

The following third-party services are used on our Web Application to enhance user experience and provide core functionalities:

  • Payment Processors: We use Stripe to handle payments securely. Your payment information is processed by Stripe and subject to their privacy policy. (Stripe Privacy Policy) Data: Payment information (credit card details, billing address), email address, name.
  • Supabase: We use Supabase as our database and authentication provider. Supabase handles user authentication, data storage, and real-time updates. Your data is stored securely in Supabase, and you can find their privacy policy here: Supabase Privacy Policy. Supabase is compliant with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Data: IP address, email, name, profile picture
  • IONOS: We use IONOS as our hosting provider for serving static content and to ensure reliable and secure access to our Web Application (IONOS Privacy Policy). IONOS may collect data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited for performance and security purposes. They implement strict security measures to protect your data.
  • Resend: We use Resend to manage our email communications, including transactional emails, notifications, and newsletters. Resend handles email delivery and tracking. Your email address and interaction data (such as opens and clicks) are processed by Resend. You can find their privacy policy here: (Resend Privacy Policy) Data: Email address, interaction data (opens, clicks)
  • OpenAI: We use OpenAI's API to provide AI-powered features within our Web Application. OpenAI processes user queries and interactions to deliver AI responses. Your data is processed in accordance with OpenAI's privacy policy, which you can find here: (OpenAI Privacy Policy). Data: User queries, interactions with AI features.

Please note that OpenAI only receives your personal information when you use AI-powered features within our Web Application. This includes interactions with AI models, queries, and responses. OpenAI does not have access to your personal information unless you explicitly use their services within our Web Application.

Please note that Resend only receives your personal information when you create an account on our Web Application or when you subscribe to our newsletter on the Marketing Site.

Please note that Google Analytics, only receives your personal information when you opt-in to allow Cookies on our Marketing Site.

Please note that Supabase and Resend only receive your personal information when and after you create an account on our Web Application.

Please note that Stripe will only receive your personal information when you make a payment through our Web Application.

Security

Your data security is important to us. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement reasonable security measures, including SSL encryption, regular security audits, and strict access controls to protect your data, both in transit and at rest. We restrict access to your personal data to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to process it on our behalf. They are subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations and may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if they fail to meet these obligations.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data during transfers. Currently, we use services that are compliant with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ensure that any transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is done in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.

Your Rights

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or update your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing or request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal data
  • Restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to its processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mail@quirium.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you wish to cancel your account, you may do so at any time by contacting us or through your account settings. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Even if you delete your account, keep in mind that some of your data may remain in our third-party service providers' systems for a limited time due to their data retention policies.

Children’s Privacy

quirium is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at mail@quirium.com.

Limits of our policy

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest revision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Links