Privacy Policy for herearethose.photos

Quick Summary

  • We collect basic information to run our service, including your name, email, and how you use the site.
  • We use your data to provide our service and improve it. We don't sell your data.
  • Your data is stored securely, mostly in North America and Western Europe.
  • You have the right to access and delete your data.
  • You must be over 16 to use our service.

1. Introduction

At herearethose.photos, we're committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. We've made it as clear and simple as possible, but if you have any questions, please contact us at privacy@herearethose.photos.

2. Age Requirement

You must be over the age of 16 to use herearethose.photos.

3. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Account Information: Your name, email address, password, and username when you register.
  • Photo Information: Basic details about the photos you upload, like file size and type. We don't analyze the content of your images.
  • Usage Data: How you use our website and features.
  • Technical Data: Your IP address and device information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our photo sharing service.
  • Understand how people use our site.
  • Identify new or frequent users for marketing.
  • Ensure the security of our service.

All our data analysis and marketing is done in-house. We don't use third-party tools for this.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • We store data using cloud services in North America and Western Europe.
  • We keep your data for different periods:
    • Account deletion requests are processed immediately.
    • Usage logs are kept for 12 months.
    • Inactive accounts are kept for 2 years.
    • Payment information is kept for 7 years (as required by law).
  • If there's an ongoing investigation related to your account (either by us or law enforcement), we may keep relevant data longer.
  • We encrypt sensitive data like passwords. Payment info is handled securely by Stripe.

6. Data Sharing

  • We only share your data with services necessary to run our website (like our hosting providers).
  • We don't sell your data or share it for advertising.
  • We comply with valid legal requests for data. We'll try to notify you if this happens, when possible.

7. Cookies and Device Storage

We use cookies and your device's local storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. This data:

  • Is only used for the basic functioning of our site.
  • Is never shared with third parties.
  • For cookies, expires after seven days.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access all data we have about you.
  • Request deletion of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@herearethose.photos.

9. Updates and Notifications

  • We'll notify you about significant changes to this policy via email and on our website.
  • In case of a data breach, we'll notify all affected users via email.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy concerns, please contact us at privacy@herearethose.photos.