Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yousnaps ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our photo and video sharing service ("Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using Yousnaps, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Content You Upload

When you upload photos or videos to Yousnaps, we collect and store that Content on our servers. This includes:

• The photo or video file itself
• File metadata (file name, size, format, dimensions)
• EXIF data embedded in images (which may include camera information, GPS location, date/time)

Note: We recommend removing sensitive metadata from your files before uploading. We may automatically strip certain metadata for privacy protection.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Usage Information: How you interact with our Service
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 5 below

2.3 Account Information

You may use Yousnaps without an account, but registered accounts unlock additional features (longer file retention, unlimited views, upload management). When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required for account creation and verification)
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
• Full name and username (optional, if provided during registration)
• Phone number (optional, if provided for verification)

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect or store:

• Payment or financial information
• Social media account information
• Contacts or address book data
• Precise geolocation (beyond what may be in uploaded file metadata)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide the Service: Store and deliver your uploaded Content
• Account Management: Authenticate users, manage sessions, and provide account features
• Generate shareable links: Create unique URLs for your Content
• Optimize Content: Resize and compress images/videos for better performance
• Content Moderation: Detect and remove prohibited content using automated systems
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Improve Service: Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service

4. Content Moderation and Analysis

To maintain a safe platform, we use automated systems to analyze uploaded Content for:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Nudity and sexually explicit content
• Violence and graphic content
• Hate symbols and extremist content
• Other prohibited content as outlined in our Content Policy

This analysis is performed automatically using machine learning systems. Content flagged by these systems may be reviewed by our trust and safety team. We generate and store cryptographic hashes of Content to detect duplicate uploads of prohibited material.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (including authentication session cookies)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
• Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent security threats (including CSRF protection tokens)

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

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Public Sharing

Content you upload and share via generated links is accessible to anyone with that link. There is no password protection or access control. Consider this before sharing sensitive Content.

6.2 Service Providers

We use third-party service providers for hosting, content delivery, analytics, and content moderation. These providers have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request. We may also disclose information to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety.

6.4 Reports to Authorities

We are legally required to report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). We may also report other illegal content to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your Content and associated data as follows:

• Anonymous Uploads: Files uploaded without an account expire after 24 hours
• Registered User Uploads: Files uploaded by registered users are retained for up to 30 days
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active; deleted upon account deletion request
• Removed Content: Deleted from active systems but may be retained in backups temporarily
• Log Data: Typically retained for 90 days for security and analysis
• Legal Holds: Data subject to legal proceedings may be retained longer as required

8. Data Security

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

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your Content and associated data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking via browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yousnaps.com.

10. 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. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Yousnaps is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to 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

The legal basis for our processing is legitimate interest (providing the Service) and legal obligations (content moderation, law enforcement cooperation).

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of 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. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

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