Privacy Policy for the PixelTime App
Effective Date: 23.01.2026
Thank you for your interest in using the PixelTime app. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. Below, we explain what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
1. Controller
Animation Systems GmbH
Walserstrasse 6
82405 Wessobrunn
Germany
Email: team@pixeltime.studio
Web: www.pixeltime.studio
2. Overview
PixelTime can be used without registration. We process only the data that is required
to operate the app, provide optional sync, and deliver the features you use.
A. APP / MOBILE & MAC APP
3. What data does the app process?
3.1 Content you enter
The app processes the content you store, such as:
- Projects (name, deadline, reminder settings)
- Shots/sequences (names, notes, frame data, render parameters)
- Machine/render data (hardware data, render manager info, IDs)
- Pricing/discount rules and app settings
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.2 Device identifier for sync conflict resolution
To resolve sync conflicts, the app stores a device identifier
(iOS/iPadOS: identifierForVendor; macOS: device name).
This identifier is used only for synchronization.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.3 iCloud/CloudKit synchronization (optional)
If iCloud sync is enabled, your app data is stored in your private iCloud database
(CloudKit) and synchronized across your devices.
Apple processes data as an independent controller.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Recipient: Apple (iCloud/CloudKit).
3.4 Notifications
The app can schedule local notifications (e.g., deadlines).
CloudKit push notifications are used exclusively for synchronization.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.5 Render farm features (SFTP)
If you use render farm features, the app connects via SFTP to the render‑farm server
and downloads render job/engine files to your device. Server‑side connection logs
(e.g., IP address) may be generated by the hosting provider.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Recipient: hosting/server provider of the render farm.
3.6 Import/Export
CSV imports and exports are performed only on your action via the system share sheet.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.7 No advertising / no tracking in the app
The app does not include advertising SDKs or third‑party tracking SDKs.
4. Storage and retention (App)
- Local data remains on your device until you delete it or remove the app.
- iCloud data remains until you delete it in the app or disable iCloud sync.
- Render‑farm caches are stored locally and can be cleared.
B. WEBSITE
5. Hosting
Our website is hosted by STRATO (Germany). When you visit the website, server log data
is processed (e.g., IP address, date/time, user agent, referrer, requested file).
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (operation and security of the website).
6. Cookies / Tracking
We do not use analytics or marketing cookies.
If a consent tool is in place, strictly necessary cookies may be used only to store
your cookie preferences.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR if consent is required.
7. Contact form (WPForms)
When you use the support form, we process the data you provide
(name, email address, message) to answer your request.
Submissions are not stored in the website backend; they are delivered only by email.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre‑contract/contract) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (support).
8. No newsletter / no marketing tools
We do not use newsletters or marketing tools.
C. GENERAL
9. Recipients and international transfers
- Apple (iCloud/CloudKit) if iCloud sync is used
- Hosting/server providers (website, render farm)
Transfers to third countries may occur if service providers are located there.
10. Your rights
You have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction,
data portability, objection, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
11. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated in the app or on the website.