PixelVault Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 7, 2025

At PixelVault, we care deeply about your privacy. This policy explains, in plain language, what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using PixelVault, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. What We Collect

When you use PixelVault, we collect a few types of information to make the site work properly and improve your experience.

a. Account Information

If you create an account, we collect basic details such as your username, email address, and password. This helps us identify you, keep your account secure, and contact you when needed.

b. Uploaded Images and Content

When you upload images, we store:

• The image files themselves
• Optional descriptions, titles, or tags you provide
• Technical details (like upload time and file size)

We may also collect basic metadata from your device (such as IP address or browser type) to improve performance and security.

c. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use PixelVault

We use analytics tools to help us improve site performance. These tools collect anonymous data about how users interact with the site. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve PixelVault’s services
• Keep your account secure
• Personalize your experience (for example, remembering your preferences)
• Communicate updates or important service notices
• Detect and prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell your personal information to anyone.

3. Your Rights and Choices

You are in control of your information. You can:

• Delete your account at any time to remove your personal data and uploaded content
• Change or update your account information
• Opt out of certain communications or cookie-based tracking

To make any of these requests, email us at privacy@pixelvault.com.

4. Security and Data Storage

We use encryption (HTTPS, SSL/TLS) and secure servers to protect your data. While no online service is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to keep your information safe.

We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal requirements. Deleted content may stay in backups for a short period before being permanently removed.

5. When We Share Information

We only share information when it’s necessary to:

• Provide core services (like using CDNs to load images faster or analytics tools to improve the site)
• Comply with legal requests, such as court orders or law enforcement investigations
• Protect PixelVault, our users, and the public from fraud, abuse, or illegal activity

All service partners are required to handle your data securely and responsibly.

6. Children’s Privacy

PixelVault is meant for users aged 16 and older. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us, and we’ll remove it promptly.

7. Your Consent

By using PixelVault, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described here. If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using the site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make major changes, we’ll notify users by posting a clear notice on our website. The date at the top always shows when it was last updated.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, privacy concerns, or complaints, please contact us:

PixelVault Privacy Team
Email: privacy@pixelvault.com

We’ll do our best to respond promptly and fairly.

Thank you for trusting PixelVault with your images. Your privacy matters to us.