Privacy Policy

At CGHEVEN, your privacy matters. This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

About CGHEVEN

Founded by Ammar Khan, CGHEVEN provides free VFX assets, 3D models, and tutorials. We collect minimal data to keep your experience smooth and focused on creativity.

Data We Collect

Personal Data

Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.

Purpose: To respond to your inquiries and provide support.

Usage Data

Anonymous website statistics via Google Analytics, including page views, devices, browser types, and general locations (country/city level).

Purpose: To understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

Cookies

Small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences and enable site functionality.

Types: Essential cookies (required) and analytics cookies (optional).

How We Use Your Data

Your data helps us to:

  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Improve the website and offer better resources
  • Enable core website functions through cookies
  • Analyze site traffic to understand what content is most valuable

We never send marketing emails unless you opt-in.

Who We Share Data With

We don't sell your data. We only share it with trusted services to help run CGHEVEN:

Google Analytics

Tracks anonymous site usage data

Patreon

Used for supporting members (subject to Patreon's policy)

Security Measures

How We Protect Your Data

To protect your data, we use industry-standard security measures:

  • Cloudflare: For encryption and DDoS protection
  • HTTPS/SSL: All data transmitted is encrypted
  • Security Plugins: Regular updates and monitoring
  • reCAPTCHA: Blocks spam and bots on forms

While no system is 100% secure, we actively work to keep your data safe and regularly update our security practices.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Deletion

Ask us to delete your personal data

Cookie Control

Opt out of non-essential cookies via browser settings

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@cgheven.com

Third-Party Links

We may link to third-party platforms such as Patreon, Discord, Twitter, and Instagram. Please note their privacy policies apply when using those services.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us so we can delete the data immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Contact form submissions are typically retained indefinitely for support purposes, but you can request deletion at any time.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For major updates, we'll notify you via our blog or Discord community.

Questions About Privacy?

For questions or concerns about your privacy, contact us: