Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 April 2026

LIGNIQUE is a locally installed desktop application where core usage occurs primarily on the user’s own device. While we respect your privacy, please note that any BYOK or third-party integrations are entirely user-directed and governed by their respective privacy policies and terms. Lignique Studios may collect only limited technical, diagnostic, or usage-related data to ensure software performance. We do not sell or rent user content. Users maintain sole responsibility for the lawful processing of any personal data utilized within the software.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you:

visit our website;
contact us;
download, install, or use the LIGNIQUE desktop software application; or
interact with optional third-party services through LIGNIQUE.

LIGNIQUE is a locally installed creative desktop software platform designed to support user-controlled workflows for generating, processing, and working with digital content, including optional integrations with third-party artificial intelligence and API-based services. LIGNIQUE operates primarily on the user’s own device, and core usage does not depend on a centrally hosted account system.

By using our website or software, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Lignique Studios Building No. 4/238 Komalapuram, Alappuzha Kerala – 688006 India Privacy and support contact: jayadevanpremnath@lignique.com

2. Scope of This Policy

Important Nature of LIGNIQUELIGNIQUE is designed primarily as a locally installed desktop application.That means, in general:- core software use occurs on your own device;- ordinary account registration is not required for core local functionality;- your prompts, files, inputs, and outputs are generally handled on your device unless you choose to connect or use a third-party service;- if you use a third-party AI or API provider through LIGNIQUE, any related data transmission occurs at your direction and is governed by that provider’s own terms and privacy practices.

3. Information We May Collect

A. Information You Provide DirectlyYou may provide us with information such as:- your name;- your email address;- your business name;- your message content;- support requests;- attachments, screenshots, logs, or diagnostic materials you voluntarily send to us.This may happen when you:- contact us by email;- request support;- report an issue;- enquire about the software, licensing, business matters, or collaborations.B. Website InformationWhen you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:- IP address;- browser type and version;- device type;- operating system;- pages visited;- referring website or link;- approximate date/time of access;- basic technical logs needed for site operation, security, and performance.C. Software-Related Technical and Diagnostic InformationLIGNIQUE may collect or generate limited technical, diagnostic, or usage-related information necessary for software operation, maintenance, security, troubleshooting, and improvement, such as:- device-related technical information;- software version and environment information;- crash reports;- error logs;- feature usage signals;- operational diagnostics.This information is limited in nature and is not intended to include the commercial exploitation of your creative content.D. User Content and Workflow InputsLIGNIQUE may process materials you choose to use within the software, including:- prompts;- images;- files;- settings;- metadata;- API credentials you choose to provide;- outputs generated through use of the software.As a general rule, such materials are handled locally on your device, unless you deliberately initiate an interaction with a third-party service.E. Information from Third-Party ServicesIf you connect third-party AI or API services through LIGNIQUE, those services may receive prompts, files, inputs, metadata, or related content at your direction. We do not control the privacy practices of those services.

4. Information We Generally Do Not Collect

for Core UseFor core local use of the software, we generally do not require:- user profile creation;- always-on cloud accounts with us;- centralized hosting of ordinary user content by us;- centralized storage of your creative workflow content by us as part of normal desktop use.We also do not sell or rent your user content.

5. How We Use Information

We may use information for the following purposes:- to operate and maintain our website;- to provide, support, secure, and improve LIGNIQUE;- to respond to enquiries, feedback, and support requests;- to troubleshoot bugs, crashes, and technical issues;- to protect our rights, software, systems, users, and business;- to enforce our legal terms and software licence conditions;- to comply with applicable laws, regulations, lawful requests, and legal obligations;- to manage business communications and legitimate administrative needs.We may also use aggregated or de-identified technical information for internal analysis, quality improvement, and product development.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the context and applicable law, we may process information on one or more of the following grounds:- your consent;- performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps;- our legitimate interests in operating, securing, maintaining, and improving our website and software;- compliance with legal obligations;- protection of legal rights and prevention of misuse, fraud, abuse, or security risks.Where a specific consent is required by applicable law, we rely on that consent.

Third-Party AI, and API IntegrationsCertain LIGNIQUE features may operate on a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) basis or otherwise use third-party services selected by you.When you choose to use such integrations:- you are responsible for obtaining and managing your own API credentials or accounts;- data may be transmitted to third-party services at your direction;- those services may process your prompts, files, inputs, outputs, or related metadata under their own privacy policies and terms;- we do not own, control, or operate those third-party services;- we are not responsible for the storage, security, retention, billing, availability, or data handling practices of those providers.You should review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party service before using it through LIGNIQUE.

7. BYOK, Third-Party AI, and API Integrations

8. User Content and Responsibility

You remain responsible for the materials you choose to process through LIGNIQUE.You should not use LIGNIQUE to process personal, confidential, sensitive, regulated, or third-party data unless you have the lawful right and appropriate safeguards to do so.Where applicable, you are responsible for:- obtaining necessary consents;- ensuring lawful use;- protecting confidential information;- complying with data protection, intellectual property, and other applicable laws.

9. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data or your user content.We may disclose information only in limited circumstances, such as:- to service providers who assist in website hosting, infrastructure, communications, analytics, security, or support, subject to appropriate protections;- where necessary to investigate, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, misuse, security issues, or unlawful activity;- where required by law, court order, regulation, or valid governmental request;- where necessary to protect our rights, users, software, systems, or business;- in connection with a merger, restructuring, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, subject to applicable law.Where you choose to use third-party services through LIGNIQUE, your information may also be disclosed directly to those services as part of your own activity.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, server logs, and similar technologies for purposes such as:- essential website functionality;- security and fraud prevention;- remembering basic preferences;- measuring performance and understanding how the site is used;- improving content and usability.Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent for non-essential cookies or similar technologies.You may also be able to manage cookies through your browser settings.

11. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:- providing support;- maintaining software and website security;- resolving disputes;- keeping required business and legal records;- complying with applicable law.Retention periods vary depending on the type of information, the purpose of processing, legal requirements, and operational necessity.Because LIGNIQUE is primarily a local desktop application, much of your workflow content may remain on your own device or within third-party services chosen by you, rather than in our central systems.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:- request access to information we hold about you;- request correction of inaccurate information;- request deletion of information, subject to lawful exceptions;- object to or restrict certain processing;- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;- request portability, where applicable;- lodge a complaint with a competent authority, where applicable.To exercise a privacy-related request, contact us at:jayadevanpremnath@lignique.comWe may request reasonable verification before processing certain requests.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website or software may contain links to, integrations with, or references to third-party websites, APIs, platforms, marketplaces, or services.We are not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of those third parties. Your use of those services is governed by their own policies and terms.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:- changes in the software;- changes in our website or services;- legal or regulatory developments;- operational or business changes.When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. Where appropriate, we may also provide additional notice through the website, software, or other reasonable means.

15. Contact Us

Lignique Studios
Building No. 4/238
Komalapuram, Alappuzha
Kerala – 688006
India

Email: jayadevanpremnath@lignique.com
Website: https://www.lignique.com