Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

ImageHosting only collects data necessary for the operation of the image hosting service. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data.

1.1 Automatically collected data

• IP address for security and statistics
• Browser type and operating system
• Date and time of uploads
• Size and format of uploaded files
• Browsing data (pages visited, duration)

1.2 Voluntarily provided data

• Images you choose to host
• Image metadata (if present)
• Contact messages (if you contact us)

2. Data Usage

2.1 Processing purposes

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Provide the image hosting service
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Improve the quality of our service
• Comply with our legal obligations
• Respond to your support requests

2.2 Legal basis for processing

Processing of your data is based on:

• Contract execution: To provide the requested service
• Legitimate interest: For security and service improvement
• Consent: For non-essential cookies
• Legal obligation: To comply with regulations

3. Data Sharing

3.1 No-sharing principle

ImageHosting does not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Your images remain private unless you choose to share them.

3.2 Limited exceptions

We may share your data only in the following cases:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with a legal obligation
• To protect our rights or those of others
• With our technical service providers (under strict contract)
• In case of merger or acquisition (with notification)

4. Data Retention

4.1 Retention duration

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Images: Until you request their deletion
• Connection logs: 12 months maximum
• Browsing data: 13 months (cookies)
• Contact messages: 3 years after resolution

4.2 Automatic deletion

Data is automatically deleted upon expiration of retention periods, unless legally required otherwise.

5. Your Rights

5.1 GDPR rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: Know the data we hold
• Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Delete your data
• Right to portability: Retrieve your data
• Right to object: Object to processing
• Right to restriction: Limit processing

5.2 Exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond within a maximum of 30 days.

6. Data Security

6.1 Technical measures

We implement robust security measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all communications
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Continuous access monitoring
• Regular and secure backups
• Regular system updates

6.2 Organizational measures

• Staff training on data protection
• Data access on need-to-know basis
• Incident management procedures
• Regular security audits

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

7.1 Types of cookies

We use different types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for site operation
• Performance cookies: To improve user experience
• Security cookies: To prevent abuse

7.2 Cookie management

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

8. International Transfers

8.1 Data location

Your data is primarily stored in the European Union. In case of transfer to third countries, we ensure an adequate level of protection.

8.2 Protection guarantees

• European Commission standard contractual clauses
• European Commission adequacy decisions
• Recognized certifications and codes of conduct

9. Minors

9.1 Protection of minors

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

9.2 Parental consent

If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately and contact parents if possible.

10. Policy Changes

10.1 Change notification

We may modify this privacy policy. Important changes will be notified to you by:

• Updating the date at the top of this page
• Notification on our website
• Email if we have your address (for major changes)

10.2 Acceptance of changes

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.