Last Updated: April 9, 2025
At elephory.xyz, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our image hosting service, powered by Chevereto. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use Elephory.xyz:
- Personal Information:
- When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and any other information you provide during registration.
- If you contact us directly, we may collect additional information such as your name or other details you share.
- User-Generated Content:
- We store the images you upload to our platform, along with any metadata associated with those images (e.g., EXIF data, unless you choose to remove it during upload).
- We log the IP address associated with each image upload for security and moderation purposes.
- Usage Data:
- We collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our site and improve your experience.
- Third-Party Login Data:
- If you sign up or log in using social media accounts (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may collect information such as your email address or profile details, depending on the permissions you grant.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services:
- To host, display, and share the images you upload.
- To manage your account and provide access to features like albums and sharing options.
- To Improve Our Platform:
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality and performance of Elephory.xyz.
- To personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferences.
- For Security and Moderation:
- To monitor for and prevent abuse, such as the upload of illegal or prohibited content.
- To log IP addresses to track and investigate potential violations of our Terms of Use.
- To Communicate With You:
- To send you updates, notifications, or responses to your inquiries.
- To notify you of changes to our policies or services.
- Legal Compliance:
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to law enforcement requests or addressing copyright infringement claims.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) who assist us in operating our platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request.
- Content Moderation: If you upload content that violates our Terms of Use, we may share relevant information (e.g., your IP address or uploaded content) with authorities or affected parties to address the violation.
- Publicly Shared Content: Images you upload and set to "public" may be accessible to others via direct links or search features, depending on your privacy settings.
4. Your Privacy Choices
- Account Settings: You can control the visibility of your content by adjusting the privacy settings for your albums (e.g., public, private, or password-protected). Note that direct links to images may remain accessible unless you delete the image or change its privacy settings.
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account by contacting us. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information and uploaded content, subject to any legal retention requirements.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Using secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS) for data transmission.
- Storing passwords in an encrypted format.
- Implementing access controls to limit who can access your data.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure.
6. Data Retention
- We retain your personal information and uploaded content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.
- If you delete your account, we will remove your data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or security purposes (e.g., to comply with law enforcement requests or to maintain logs of IP addresses associated with prohibited content).
- Inactive accounts may be deleted after a period of inactivity (e.g., 12 months), along with their associated content.
7. Third-Party Services
Elephory.xyz may integrate with third-party services, such as social media login options (e.g., Google, Facebook). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before using these features.
8. Children’s Privacy
Elephory.xyz is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
Elephory.xyz is hosted on servers located in Paris, France. If you access our service from outside this location, your data may be transferred to and stored in this jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].