1. Information We Collect

When you use our services, we gather information in several ways:

Log Information

We automatically record details about your interactions, including browser type, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the URL of the site you visited before arriving at My Picture Gallery.

Device Information

We collect technical data about the device you use—hardware model, operating system and version, screen resolution and color depth, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

Photo Location Information

If the photos you upload include GPS data or you manually tag a location, we capture that geolocation. With your consent in our mobile apps, we may also record your current location when taking a new photo for embedding into its metadata.

EXIF Data

Digital cameras and smartphones often embed EXIF metadata—camera make, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, date/time, and location coordinates. Unless you disable or strip EXIF data before uploading, we receive and store this metadata.

Personal and Account Data

When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and account credentials.

Usage Data

We log how you navigate and engage with our platform—features used, session duration, and other interaction metrics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve My Picture Gallery
• Authenticate and manage user accounts
• Enable photo uploads, sharing via QR codes, and downloads
• Power features such as face matching and blink detection
• Send service notifications, security alerts, and promotional messages (you may opt out)
• Analyze trends, monitor performance, and develop new functionality
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Affiliated companies under common ownership, all of which are bound by this policy
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law or to protect our rights
• Other users when you choose to share photos, albums, or QR codes

4. Payment Information

We rely on a third-party payment processor to handle all credit and debit card transactions. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full payment card details. All payment information is entered directly on the payment processor’s secure platform and is subject to their privacy policy and PCI-DSS compliance.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Authenticate and secure user sessions
• Remember your preferences (language, layout)
• Analyze site and app usage for performance and improvements

You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser or device settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. If you delete your account or your subscription ends, we remove your data from active systems. Backup copies may persist for a limited period before final deletion.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards—encryption, access controls, and secure data centers—to protect your data. However, no security system is completely risk-free, and you are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States or in other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take commercially reasonable steps to ensure those jurisdictions provide adequate data protection measures.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data via your account settings
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make updates, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@mypicturegallery.com