Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (email, name, password)
• Submit article content for image matching
• Make a purchase (processed securely by Waffo - we never store payment details)
• Use our API (usage metrics for quota management)
• Contact our support team at support@imgmatch.com

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our AI-powered image matching service
• To process payments through our payment provider (Waffo)
• To send service-related communications (account verification, password reset)
• To analyze article content for semantic understanding and image matching
• To detect and prevent abuse of our platform
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Article Content

When you submit article content for image matching:

• Content is processed by our AI service (DeepSeek) to understand semantics
• Content is used solely to provide the image matching service you requested
• We do not use your content to train AI models
• Content is stored securely and associated with your account
• You can delete your articles at any time from your dashboard

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Waffo - Our payment processor (transaction data)
• DeepSeek - AI service for content analysis (article text only)
• Unsplash/Pexels - Image search services (keywords from your paragraphs)
• Service providers - Email delivery, hosting infrastructure
• Legal authorities - When required by law

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Your personal data is removed or anonymized within 30 days
• Your articles and image matches are permanently deleted
• Export records are removed

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our service

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Export your data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Object to processing of your personal data
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: support@imgmatch.com

Address: ImgMatch, support@imgmatch.com