Privacy Policy | PhotoMania.ai

1. Introduction

PhotoMania.ai ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered photo effects platform at photomania.ai (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture when you create an account using Google, Apple, or email sign-in
Photos and Media: Images you upload to use with our AI effects
Payment Information: Billing details and payment method information (processed securely through Stripe)
Communications: Messages you send to our support team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
Cookies: Session cookies and preference cookies (see Section 7)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services when you:

Sign in using Google OAuth (name, email, profile picture)
Sign in using Apple Sign-In (name, email)
Complete a payment through Stripe (transaction confirmation)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide the Service: Process your photos, apply AI effects, and deliver results
Manage Your Account: Create and maintain your account, process payments
Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
Communicate with You: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide support
Ensure Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, protect our users
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Process Your Photos

Your privacy regarding uploaded photos is important to us:

Processing: Photos are processed by AI models to apply the selected effects
Storage: Uploaded photos and generated outputs are stored securely in cloud storage (Cloudflare R2)
Retention: Photos are retained according to your account settings. You can delete your creations at any time
AI Training: We do not use your personal photos to train our AI models without your explicit consent
Third-Party AI: We use third-party AI services (like Replicate) to process effects. Your photos are transmitted securely and processed according to their privacy policies

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

Cloud Infrastructure: For hosting and data storage
AI Processing: For generating photo effects (e.g., Replicate)
Payment Processing: Stripe for handling payments
Email Services: For sending transactional emails
Analytics: For understanding usage patterns

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

6. Data Security

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

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud storage with access controls
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited employee access to personal data
Secure authentication methods

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.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in to your account
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our Service
Improve your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

8.1 Access and Portability

You can access your personal information through your account settings. You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.

8.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

You can delete your creations at any time. You may also request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

8.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or updating your notification preferences.

8.5 Data Processing Objection

You may object to certain processing of your data where permitted by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

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

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service to you
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, except where retention is required by law.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13.2 California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

We do not sell your personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material 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.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: support@photomania.net

By using PhotoMania.ai, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.