Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Pics ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our stock images platform.

By using AI Pics, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile information (bio, profile picture)
• Account credentials (encrypted)

2.2 User-Generated Content

When you upload images to our platform:

• Image files and metadata
• AI-generated descriptions and tags
• Upload timestamps and usage statistics
• Licensing information you provide

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our platform:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns (pages visited, search queries, time spent)
• Referral sources
• Download and interaction history

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality and authentication
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Process your uploads and generate AI-powered metadata
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance platform functionality
• Send you updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Process advertisement requests and business communications

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may access your data:

• Vercel: Platform hosting and infrastructure
• Vercel Postgres: Database storage for user data and metadata
• Vercel Blob Storage: Storage for uploaded images
• Vercel AI SDK: AI-powered content generation and analysis
• Redis: Caching and rate limiting

4.2 Public Content

Images and associated metadata you upload to our platform may be visible to other users based on your sharing settings. Your profile information (username, bio, uploaded images) is publicly accessible.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure with Vercel

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• 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 processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. 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 promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes: performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, your consent, and our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.