Privacy Policy — PornPic.com
Last updated: January 1, 2025
PornPic.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using the Site you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account registration: username, email address, and password (stored as a bcrypt hash — we never store plaintext passwords).
- Contact forms: name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, and other standard server log information.
- Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, preference cookies (e.g. dark mode), and analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
- Usage data: gallery views, search queries, and interaction events used to improve the Site.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymised usage statistics. Google may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policy. We also display advertisements from third-party ad networks that may collect data independently.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Site;
- Create and manage your user account;
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests;
- Send transactional emails (account activation, password reset) — we do not send marketing emails without your explicit consent;
- Monitor usage patterns and diagnose technical problems;
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity;
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, our legal bases for processing personal data are:
- Contract: processing necessary to provide your account and the services you request;
- Legitimate interests: analytics, security monitoring, and fraud prevention;
- Consent: non-essential cookies and analytics (you can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings);
- Legal obligation: where we are required to retain or disclose data by law.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: hosting, email delivery (Mailtrap), and analytics providers acting as data processors under written agreements;
- Advertising networks: third-party ad networks may receive anonymised data to serve relevant ads;
- Law enforcement: when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PornPic.com or others.
5. Data Retention
We retain account data for as long as your account is active. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including password hashing (bcrypt), HTTPS, and CSRF protection. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you;
- Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data;
- Erasure: request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten");
- Restriction: request that we limit the processing of your data;
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.