Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Dharamkot Studio (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the DS Kiln application and related DS Kiln web services. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when you use the DS Kiln application, cloud dashboard, or local kiln dashboard.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you use the DS Kiln application or cloud services, we may collect:
- Username
- Encrypted account credentials
- User role and account permissions
- Kiln access permissions
Kiln and Device Information
The application may process information associated with connected kiln controllers and ESP32 devices, including:
- Kiln ID and kiln name
- Controller type
- Connection status
- Temperature readings
- Target temperature
- Firing program information
- Firing status and progress
- Historical firing information
- Device and communication status
- Diagnostic information required to operate and troubleshoot the kiln
Local Network Information
When using the local kiln dashboard, the application may communicate with kiln controllers on the user's local network. This communication is used to display kiln status and operate authorized kiln functions.
Notifications
If notifications are enabled, the application may send notifications relating to kiln activity, firing status, alerts, or other operational events.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Authenticate users
- Enforce user permissions and kiln access
- Display kiln telemetry and status
- Control authorized kiln functions
- Run and display firing programs
- Store and display firing history
- Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Maintain and improve the DS Kiln service
- Send operational notifications when enabled
- Protect the security and reliability of the service
We do not use kiln information for advertising purposes.
3. Kiln Control and Safety
DS Kiln is a kiln monitoring and control application.
User authentication and application permissions do not override safety mechanisms implemented by the kiln controller, ESP32 firmware, hardware, or other safety systems.
Users are responsible for operating their kiln and equipment safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Data Storage
Depending on the feature being used, information may be processed:
- On the user's device
- On the user's local network
- By connected kiln controllers
- On DS Kiln cloud services
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain operational records, meet security requirements, or comply with applicable legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We do not share account or kiln information with third parties for advertising purposes.
Information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:
- Provide and maintain the DS Kiln service
- Protect the security of the service
- Comply with applicable law or legal requirements
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
6. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect account information and kiln-related data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Passwords are not intended to be stored or displayed in plain text.
No internet-connected service can guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Services
The DS Kiln application may use infrastructure or service providers necessary to provide authentication, cloud connectivity, hosting, notifications, analytics, or other technical services.
Such providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services and according to their applicable privacy terms.
8. Children's Privacy
DS Kiln is intended for users who can legally use the service and operate kiln equipment.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your data is processed.
For account or privacy requests, contact us using the contact information below.
10. Account Deletion
If you have a DS Kiln cloud account and want it deleted, email admin@dskiln.in from the address associated with your account (or include your username) with the subject line “Account deletion request”.
We will delete or anonymize account credentials and associated cloud profile data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for security, operational records, or legal obligations. Local kiln controller settings on ESP32 hardware are managed separately on the device and are not automatically erased by a cloud account deletion request.
Policy URL: https://dskiln.in/privacy-policy#account-deletion
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services or legal requirements change.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.