Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for imgHoster.co
 

Effective Date: September 07, 2024
Last Updated: September 26, 2024

At imghoster.co (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws, including the requirements for Google AdSense.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Account information (if you create an account)
• Contact details

We collect this information when you register for an account, upload content, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us for support.

1.2 Usage Data

We collect information about how you access and use our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (e.g., operating system, device type)
• Time and date of visit
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Referring URLs

This data helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, track user activity, and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and provide personalized services.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To manage user accounts and profiles
• To personalize your experience on our website
• To send marketing communications, newsletters, or other information with your consent
• To analyze website performance and user trends
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We may also use your information for remarketing purposes, including delivering relevant advertisements based on your activity on our website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
• Contractual Necessity: Processing your data is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., creating an account or hosting images).
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process data to pursue legitimate interests that are not overridden by your data protection rights, such as improving user experience.
   

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense, a third-party service that helps us monetize our website by displaying ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on users' interests and browsing history.

• Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site.
• Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and marketing services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or in response to legal requests, court orders, or government investigations.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Advertising Partners: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with our advertising partners, such as Google, for the purpose of delivering relevant ads to users.
   

6. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Data Protection Laws)

You have specific rights under data protection laws depending on your location, including GDPR and CCPA:

6.1 Your Rights under GDPR (for EU Users)

• Right of Access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a commonly used format and transfer it to another data controller.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@imghoster.co.

6.2 Your Rights under CCPA (for California Residents)

• Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the personal data we collect and how we use it.
• Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information, but if we ever do, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

If you wish to exercise your rights under CCPA, please contact us at info@imghoster.co.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete the data.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. Integration with Hydro.online

We have integrated Hydro.online into our website to provide enhanced functionality and services to our users. Hydro.online may collect and process personal information as described below:

12.1 Data Collection by Hydro.online

When using our website, Hydro.online may collect certain personal information and usage data to provide its services effectively. This may include but is not limited to:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (e.g., operating system, device type)
• Time and date of visit
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• User interactions with Hydro.online features

12.2 How Hydro.online Uses Your Information

Hydro.online may use the information it collects to:

• Provide personalized services and enhance your user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality of their services
• Offer relevant features or recommendations based on your activity
• Ensure the security of your interactions with their platform

12.3 Data Sharing with Hydro.online

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with Hydro.online to support the functionality of their services on our website. Hydro.online is a third-party service provider, and their handling of personal information is governed by their own privacy policy, which can be found here.

12.4 User Consent and Opt-Out

By using our website and interacting with Hydro.online features, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this section. If you wish to opt out of data collection by Hydro.online, you may do so by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us at info@imghoster.co for further assistance.

Please refer to Hydro.online's privacy policy for more detailed information on how they handle user data.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@imghoster.co

Jacob Johansson
Calle fuente perdida 20
29753 Arenas
Spain