Privacy Policy for PhotoKick
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
At PhotoKick, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"), PhotoKick. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Data
- ANDROID_ID and DeviceUID: We collect unique identifiers from your device, such as ANDROID_ID on Android devices and DeviceUID on iOS devices, to help with user identification and to provide a personalized experience within the App.
1.2. Photo Data
- Uploaded Photos: The App allows users to upload, store, and share photos within specific organizations. These photos are stored securely on third-party cloud services and are accessible only to authorized members of the respective organization.
1.3. Device Data
- We may collect information about your device, including the type of device, operating system, device settings, and mobile network information.
1.4. Camera Access
- Camera Usage: The App may request access to your device’s camera to allow users to take photos or videos directly within the App. The camera is only used when you choose to capture images or videos for uploading. The App does not access the camera without your permission, and no photos or videos are captured or stored by the App unless you actively choose to do so.
1.5. Data Deletion
-If you wish for your account data to be deleted, please email support@partskick.com with the subject title “Delete Account”, and include your account’s registration number.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. To Provide and Manage the App
- We use the information we collect to operate and manage the App, including identifying users, storing and sharing photos, and providing customer support.
2.2. To Ensure Security
- We use information such as device identifiers and log data to monitor and ensure the security of the App, prevent fraud, and protect against unauthorized access to photos and other data.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1. With Third-Party Service Providers
- We use secure third-party services to store photos and manage data. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it in accordance with our instructions.
3.2. With Authorized Users
- Photos uploaded to the App are accessible only by those authorized by the organization that uploaded the photos. Users can view, share, or delete photos based on their permission levels.
3.3. For Legal Compliance
- We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights
5.1. Access and Update Your Information
- You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time by accessing your account settings within the App.
5.2. Delete Your Photos
- Organizations can delete their photos from our servers at any time through the App’s interface.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the App and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. After this period, we will delete or anonymize your data.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the App from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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By using PhotoKick, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
This privacy policy aims to cover all the essential aspects of data collection, usage, and security for a photo-sharing app like PhotoKick. It provides transparency and assurance to users about how their data is handled while allowing flexibility for necessary updates.