Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PicGallery ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using PicGallery, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you're a photographer, we may also collect your studio name and business information.

Photos and Content

We store photos and galleries you upload to our platform. This includes image files, metadata, and any organizational information you create (gallery names, descriptions, etc.).

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the service.

Device Information

We collect information about the device you use to access PicGallery, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process your transactions and manage your account
• To send you important updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure cloud infrastructure

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless legally required to retain it.

9. Children's Privacy

PicGallery is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.