Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: July 26, 2026

1. Introduction, scope of application and operators

Inkseeker (hereinafter referred to as "Inkseeker", "this website", "us" or "the service") values your personal information and privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, save, share and protect personal information when you browse, register, log in, use account functions, subscribe, use digital content or contact us.

The operator of this Service is Inkseeker. This policy applies to https://inkseeker.com, its language versions, PWA functions and related services provided by this website; it does not apply to websites, payment pages, products or services independently operated by third parties.

If you have any questions about this policy, personal data processing or data protection rights, please contact us through the following methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://inkseeker.com

2. Personal information we process

We only process information reasonably necessary to provide, maintain, protect and improve the Services. Depending on the features you use, these may include:

2.1 Account and verification information

When you register, log in or manage your account, we process your email address, account nickname, registration and login verification information, session identification information, and account security-related records. This information is used to create and verify your account, maintain your login status, assist in recovering your account, and protect against unauthorized access.

2.2 Account functions and usage information

When you use the account function, we will process the information you store or create, such as collection content, search records, word collection content, membership status, membership expiration or renewal settings, and related settings you make in the service. This information is used to provide corresponding functions, display your account status and improve service experience.

2.3 Subscription and Transaction Information

When you purchase or manage membership services, we may process plans, subscription status, order identification information, payment or refund status, and transaction information required for tax or accounting. Payment card, bank account or other complete payment proof is processed by Paddle in accordance with its payment process; we do not collect or store your complete payment card information on this website.

2.4 Technology, logs and security information

When you access this website, we and our technology service providers may process IP addresses, browser types, devices and operating systems, language settings, access times, request records, page or feature usage, error records and security incident data. This information is used to provide the service, troubleshoot problems, prevent abuse, protect accounts, and maintain the security and stability of the site.

2.5 Cookies and Preferences

We process data generated by cookies, browser storage and similar technologies, such as login status, account interface status, language preferences and cookie consent choices. Chapter 6 explains the details.

2.6 Communications and Support Information

When you submit questions, data rights requests, copyright complaints or other support requests to us, we will process your contact information, request content, attachments and transaction records to respond, verify, process and save necessary records.

2.7 Social data we do not process

This website currently does not provide users with public posting, public profile, chat, friend or community interaction functions. Therefore, we do not process social interaction data between users for the purpose of providing such functionality.

3. Data sources

We mainly obtain information directly from you, such as the information you provide when you create an account, use functions, make cookie choices, subscribe to membership, or contact us; we will also automatically obtain necessary technology, logs and usage data when you use this website. Payment and subscription information may also be provided to us by Paddle when completing a transaction, renewing a subscription, or processing a refund.

4. How we use data and basis for processing

We will use data for the following purposes:

• Provide website, copybook and calligraphy content browsing, search, comparison, download, account, collection, calligraphy and membership functions;
• Create, verify, protect and manage accounts, handle login, logout, account deletion and related support;
• Handling subscriptions, post-payment service activation, account management, renewals, cancellations and refund assistance;
• Maintain, debug, monitor and improve website performance, reliability and accessibility;
• Detect, investigate and prevent fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, security incidents and violations of the Terms;
• After obtaining consent, analyze data to understand service usage and improve functions;
• Send emails required for services, such as login verification codes, account or security notifications, order and payment notifications, membership and renewal notifications, and notices of important changes to terms or policies;
• Comply with legal, tax, accounting and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and exercise or defend legal rights.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we usually use the performance of the contract with you, obtaining your consent, our or a third party's legitimate interests (such as maintaining security, preventing fraud, and providing reliable services), or complying with legal obligations as the legal basis for corresponding processing. If we process data based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time; withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before the withdrawal.

We will not use your personal data for irrelevant marketing purposes or to send spam without obtaining the necessary consent.

5. Artificial intelligence functions and automated processing

The current core functions of this website are browsing, searching, classifying, comparing and collecting calligraphy content. If we use artificial intelligence technology to assist with search, classification, translation, recommendation or other functions in the future, we will provide appropriate instructions before or when the function is activated, and update this policy when necessary.

Unless we explicitly inform you otherwise and obtain your consent when required by applicable law, we will not use your personal data to train publicly available artificial intelligence models. Except as otherwise stated in this policy, we will not make decisions that have legal effects or similar significant impacts on you solely through automated processing.

In order to improve the global user experience, some of the interfaces, descriptions or translations of this website may be generated using machine translation or artificial intelligence, and may be manually reviewed. These translations are for reference only; if there are differences between different language versions, the version specified on this website or the version required by applicable laws shall prevail.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, browser storage and similar technologies to make the service work, remember your choices, maintain security and analyze usage with consent. You can control optional cookies through the website's "Privacy Choices", or delete or block cookies through browser settings; blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working.

6.1 Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies and similar technologies are used for login, account security, language preference, payment process, storing cookie choices and providing basic functionality. Current settings include:

• Login access token: usually stored for up to 7 days; the login token is set to HttpOnly, and is set to Secure in the official environment;
• refresh token: usually stored for up to 180 days, used to issue new short-term login credentials after the access token expires; refresh token is only saved as an HttpOnly Cookie and can be revoked when logging out, changing passwords, resetting passwords, or deleting accounts;
• Account interface status and language preference cookies (including NEXT_LOCALE): usually saved for 180 days;
• Cookie Preferences Cookie (inkseeker_cookie_preferences): usually saved for 180 days, records the selection of necessary, analytical and marketing cookies.

The actual duration of a cookie may be shortened by logouts, account status changes, browser settings, security needs, or service adjustments.

6.2 Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics

With your consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand how our pages and features are used in order to improve our service. Without consent, this website will not forward analytical events to Google Analytics. You can refuse or withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time through "Privacy Choices" without affecting core browsing, search, account, collection, collection or membership functions.

6.3 Error and Security Diagnosis: Sentry

We use Sentry to help detect, diagnose and fix errors, and maintain service security and reliability. Necessary error and security diagnostics may be processed based on legitimate interests or other applicable legal grounds; performance tracking and Session Replay are only enabled after you agree to analytics cookies.

6.4 Marketing Cookies

This website does not currently use marketing cookies, nor does it use personal data to target advertising or personalize advertising. The marketing option in the cookie preference tool is only available for future service changes; marketing tracking will not be enabled with this option until we actually add the relevant service.

7. When do we share information?

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share data to the extent necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, maintain security, or process legal requests, which may include:

• Paddle: handles membership subscriptions, payments, taxes, account management and partial refunds;
• Google Analytics: Process usage and analysis data after you agree to analytics cookies;
• Sentry: handles error, diagnostic and safety-related information;
• Technical Service Provider: Provider of website and back-end infrastructure, data storage, content and image delivery, email, technical support and security services;
• Competent authorities, law enforcement agencies, professional advisors or other third parties: when necessary for legal requirements, legal procedures, security protection, anti-fraud, rights protection or transaction restructuring.

Third-party services handle the information they directly collect in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies. Service providers who process data on our behalf may only use the data to the extent necessary to provide their services and shall take appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

8. International data transmission

This website provides services to users around the world. Services and information may be processed in Canada and other countries or regions where we or the above service providers operate, store, support or provide services; the data protection laws in these regions may differ from those where you are located.

If required by applicable law, we will adopt appropriate cross-border transfer safeguards, such as applicable adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms. You may inquire about protection information regarding the transfer of your data at [email protected].

9. Data storage, account deletion and security

We retain data in accordance with the following principles:

• Account and account function information: saved during the duration of the account to provide services;
• Subscription, order and payment related information: saved for the period required to provide transactions, tax, accounting, refunds, disputes and applicable laws; Paddle also saves the transaction information it processes in accordance with its own legal obligations and policies;
• Technical, error and security records: retained for as long as necessary to maintain security, detect abuse, troubleshoot problems, handle incidents and comply with legal obligations;
• Cookie preferences and cookies: according to the duration listed in Chapter 6, or until you delete, withdraw your choice or clear your browser;
• Communication and rights request data: retained for as long as necessary to respond, verify, process the request and retain necessary processing records.

When you cancel your account, we will delete or anonymize the personal data related to the account to the extent technically feasible and consistent with legal requirements; however, data required for legal, tax, accounting, disputes, security, anti-fraud, backup integrity or rights maintenance may continue to be retained for the corresponding necessary period.

We take technical and administrative measures commensurate with the risk to protect data, such as HTTPS transmission encryption, access control, HttpOnly for login tokens and applicable security settings, permissions management, and error and security monitoring. No network transmission or electronic storage method can guarantee absolute security; if a data incident occurs that requires notification according to law, we will handle it in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Your rights and choices

Depending on the applicable laws of your location, you may have the right to request access, rectification, deletion, restriction of processing, object to processing, data portability, withdraw consent, or make choices regarding certain processing activities. If you are located in an applicable state in the United States, you may also have rights to information, access, correction, deletion, and restriction of certain data processing; we do not sell personal data or share personal data for targeted advertising.

To exercise your rights, please send an email to [email protected] using your registered email and specify the content of your request. We may require reasonable identity verification to protect account and data security, and will handle requests subject to time limits and exceptions under applicable law. If you are located in the EEA, the UK or another jurisdiction that provides this right, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. Minors

Children under the age of 13 should not use this website without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Users who have not reached the legal age of majority in their location should use the service and conduct payment transactions with the consent and supervision of their parents or legal guardians. If you believe that a minor has provided personal information without appropriate authorization, please contact [email protected].

12. Third-party links and open source software

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, or use open source software and components. Third-party websites and services operate under their own terms and privacy policies; open source software is provided under their respective applicable open source license terms. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

13. Policy update

We may update this policy due to legal, technical, service or operational changes. The updated version will be published on this page and the effective date will be updated; if the changes have a significant impact on your rights and interests, we will notify you through website notifications, account notifications or other reasonable means to the extent required by applicable law. It is recommended that you review this policy regularly.