PhotosBySnappy Privacy Policy

Effective Date:02/25/2026

Website: https://photosbysnappy.com/privacy

PhotosBySnappy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

By creating an account or using PhotosBySnappy, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Email address (required for account creation, login, verification, and password reset)
• Password (securely hashed; we never store plain-text passwords)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Support messages you send us

1.2 Information from Third-Party Login Providers

If you choose to sign in with Google or Apple, we receive:

• Your account email
• Your account name (where provided)
• Your unique user ID (“sub”) from the provider

We do not receive your Google or Apple password.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Session cookies
• Login timestamps
• Verification and reset activity

This helps us secure your account and improve the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate your login
• Send verification and password reset emails
• Provide access to your dashboard
• Improve site functionality
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We never sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PhotosBySnappy uses cookies for:

• Session management (keeping you logged in)
• Security (e.g., CSRF protection, login protection)
• Cookie consent (remembering your choice)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

4. Third-Party Authentication (Google & Apple)

If you choose to log in using Google or Apple:

• We receive only the information required to authenticate you
• We do not access your contacts, photos, files, or other unrelated data
• We do not post to your Google or Apple accounts
• You may revoke access at any time through your Google or Apple account settings

5. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security practices, including:

• Secure password hashing
• Verification and reset tokens with automatic expiration
• Secure, HTTP-only cookies for sessions
• Restricted access to stored data
• Secure logging practices

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Access your account information
• Update your email or password
• Delete your account
• Request a copy of your data
• Revoke Google or Apple login permissions

To request account deletion or data access, contact us at: support@photosbysnappy.com

7. Children’s Privacy

PhotosBySnappy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will always show the latest version. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

PhotosBySnappy Support
Email: support@photosbysnappy.com