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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Pick the Pic (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services (“Site”). By accessing or using Pick the Pic, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Site:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account.
  • Uploaded Content: Photographs, comments, and other materials uploaded by photographers or clients.
  • Payment Information: Billing details provided when purchasing premium features (processed securely by third-party payment providers).

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and referring website.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies to improve functionality, track preferences, and analyze usage. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

c) Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party partners, such as payment processors or authentication providers, to facilitate services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Site and services.
  • To allow photographers and clients to share, view, and select photos.
  • To process transactions, if applicable.
  • To communicate with you (e.g., service updates, security notices, customer support).
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Ownership and Use of Photographs

  • Clients own the rights to photographs once delivered and paid for, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Photographers may upload watermarked or sample photos for client selection.
  • We do not claim ownership over user-uploaded photos, but by uploading them to the Site, you grant us a limited license to store and display them as necessary to provide our services.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: Such as hosting providers, payment processors, or email services.
  • For Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal request.
  • In Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred.

5. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
  • Photographers and clients are responsible for maintaining their own backups of photographs.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

GDPR (Europe)

  • Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Right to restrict or object to processing.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

CCPA (California)

  • Right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used.
  • Right to request deletion of personal data.
  • Right to opt out of data sale (we do not sell data).
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@pickthepic.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access Pick the Pic from outside India, your information may be transferred and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the Site after updates indicates your acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact pickthepic.support@gmail.com.