Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, display name, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Bio, location, website, and avatar image you choose to provide
• Content: Photographs you upload and any associated metadata
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store your credit card details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Process your photo uploads and generate evaluations
• Manage your account and subscriptions
• Communicate with you about updates and features
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. AI Processing

When you upload a photo for evaluation, it is processed by third-party AI services (such as Anthropic Claude or OpenAI GPT-4 Vision) to generate feedback. These services may temporarily process your images but do not store them permanently. The AI-generated feedback is stored in our database associated with your account.

4. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform (hosting, AI services, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Public Profile: Your username, display name, avatar, and public photos are visible to other users

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request information about how your data is processed

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, your personal information and photos are permanently removed within 30 days, except where we are required to retain data for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at privacy@moderncameraclub.com