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Privacy Policy

Skillent Studio — Last updated: June 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Valles Global, LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates Skillent Studio, a curated marketplace for AI prompts, workflows, and agents located at skillent.ai/studio. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use Studio.

This policy supplements the general Skillent Privacy Policy at skillent.ai/legal/privacy. Where this policy conflicts with the general policy, this policy controls for Studio-specific data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create a Studio account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Password (stored in hashed form)
  • Profile information (bio, avatar, social links — optional)
  • Account type (Buyer, Creator, or both)

2.2 Payment Data (via Stripe)

We do not directly collect or store payment card data. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. When you make a purchase, Stripe collects and processes your payment information in accordance with its own privacy policy (stripe.com/privacy). We receive only a transaction token and confirmation of payment.

2.3 Creator-Specific Data

If you register as a Creator, we additionally collect:

  • Stripe Connect account information: bank account details, identity verification documents, and business information required by Stripe for payout processing and tax compliance;
  • Tax information: taxpayer identification numbers (e.g., SSN, EIN), W-9 forms, and other tax documentation required for IRS reporting (e.g., 1099-K issuance);
  • Payout details: payout history, payout amounts, payout dates, and payout status;
  • Submission data: asset titles, descriptions, pricing, categories, content files, and review status;
  • Sales analytics: number of sales, revenue, and performance metrics for your assets.

2.4 Buyer-Specific Data

If you make purchases on Studio, we additionally collect:

  • Purchase history: assets purchased, purchase dates, and transaction amounts;
  • Payment method: type of payment method used (processed by Stripe; we do not store card numbers);
  • Usage data: assets accessed, download timestamps, and interaction data.

2.5 Usage Analytics

We automatically collect certain information when you use Studio:

  • Device information: browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution;
  • Usage patterns: pages visited, features used, click patterns, session duration;
  • Log data: IP address, access timestamps, referring URLs, and standard HTTP request data;
  • Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, analytics cookies, and essential functional cookies (see Section 7).

2.6 Voluntary Information

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as support inquiries, feedback, survey responses, and communications with our team.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing, operating, and maintaining the Studio marketplace;
  • Processing transactions and payouts;
  • Reviewing and publishing submitted assets;
  • Verifying Creator identity and tax compliance;
  • Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security threats;
  • Communicating with you about your account, transactions, and Studio updates;
  • Improving and analyzing Studio's features and performance;
  • Complying with legal obligations;
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • To service providers: We share data with the subprocessors listed in Section 5 to operate Studio;
  • Transaction visibility: Buyer usernames and purchase records are visible to Creators for fulfillment. Creator display names and asset listings are visible to Buyers;
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government regulation;
  • Safety and fraud prevention: To protect our rights, safety, and property, or that of our users or the public;
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity;
  • With your consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information.

5. Subprocessors

We use the following third-party service providers to process personal data on our behalf:

Provider Purpose Data Processed Location
Stripe, Inc. Payment processing, Creator payouts Payment card data, bank account info, identity verification, tax documents United States
Memberstack, Inc. User authentication, account management Email, name, password hash, account metadata United States
Twilio SendGrid Transactional email delivery Email address, email content, delivery status United States

All subprocessors are contractually obligated to process data only as instructed and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We will update this list and provide notice before adding or replacing subprocessors who process significant volumes of personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

Data Category Retention Period
Account information 30 days after account deletion
Usage analytics 24 months
Support communications 24 months
Transaction records 7 years (tax and legal requirements)
Tax documents (Creators) As required by IRS regulations
Submitted assets Until deletion or 30 days after account deletion

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized so it can no longer identify you. We may retain data longer when required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for Studio to function (authentication, session management, security);
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with Studio (page views, feature usage, performance);
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact Studio's functionality.

8. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Residents)

8.1 Legal Basis (Article 6 & Article 13/14)

For individuals in the European Union and European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Data Category Legal Basis
Account information Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b))
Payment data (via Stripe) Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b))
Creator tax/payout data Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
Usage analytics Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — platform improvement and security
Marketing communications Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Fraud prevention data Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))

8.2 Your GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data;
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data;
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten");
  • Right to restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data;
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format;
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing;
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vallesglobal.com. We will respond within thirty (30) days. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

9.1 Notice at Collection

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, this section provides California residents with notice about our data practices.

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, account ID;
  • Commercial information: Purchase history, transaction records, asset preferences;
  • Financial information: Payment method type, payout details (Creators);
  • Internet activity: Browsing history on Studio, interaction data;
  • Professional information: Creator profile, submission history, tax information.

9.2 Do Not Sell

We do not sell your personal information. We have never sold personal information and do not sell it now. No third party purchases your personal information from us for their own commercial purposes.

We also do not "share" your personal information (as defined under the CCPA) for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

You have the right to opt out of any future sale of personal information. Because we do not sell your data, no opt-out action is required. If our practices change, we will update this notice and provide a clear "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" mechanism.

9.3 Your CCPA Rights

California residents have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have collected about you;
  • Request deletion of your personal information;
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
  • Know what personal information is collected, the purposes, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared;
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vallesglobal.com. We will respond within forty-five (45) days. Verified consumers may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on their behalf.

10. COPPA — Children's Privacy

Studio is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@vallesglobal.com.

Users must be at least 18 years old to create a Studio account. By using Studio, you represent that you are 18 or older.

11. International Data Transfers

Studio is operated from the United States. If you are accessing Studio from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For transfers of personal data from the EU/EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as adopted by the European Commission, which provide appropriate safeguards for international data transfers. These SCCs are incorporated into our agreements with subprocessors.

We have assessed that the legal frameworks in the jurisdictions where our subprocessors operate provide adequate protection, and we implement supplementary measures where necessary to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest;
  • Role-based access controls and authentication;
  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing;
  • Monitoring for unauthorized access and suspicious activity;
  • Incident response procedures for data breaches.

No system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and applicable regulators as required by law.

13. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your data:

  • Account updates: You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings;
  • Marketing opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us;
  • Cookie preferences: Manage through your browser settings;
  • Account deletion: Request account deletion by contacting us. Your data will be removed within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements;
  • Data export: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide notice via email or a prominent notice on Studio at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of Studio after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Valles Global, LLC
11 Douglas Ave Suite #253 #1165
Elgin, IL 60120
Email: info@vallesglobal.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, our Data Protection Officer can be reached at the email above. For CCPA requests, please use the same email and include "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

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