**Effective Date:** [ 24th April, 2025 ]
At PICHOST.net, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using PICHOST.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
### 1. Information We Collect
**Personal Information:**
We may collect personal information that you provide to us when you register for an account, upload images, or interact with our services. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
**Non-Personal Information:**
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This information helps us improve our services and enhance user experience.
### 2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We will only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:
- **Consent:** You have given us clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- **Contract:** The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- **Legal Obligation:** We need to comply with a legal obligation.
- **Legitimate Interests:** We have a legitimate interest in processing your personal data, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
### 3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your transactions and manage your account
- Communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials
- Analyze usage trends and preferences to enhance user experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of our services
### 4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- **Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
### 5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
### 6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- **Right to Access:** You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- **Right to Rectification:** You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- **Right to Erasure:** You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- **Right to Restrict Processing:** You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- **Right to Data Portability:** You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
- **Right to Object:** You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
### 7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
### 8. Use of Advertisements on PicHost.net
PicHost.net is affiliated with the following companies for the advertisements displayed on our platform:
1. Amazon Sarl
2. Private Internet Access
When you interact with these advertisements and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission or referral fee. Please note that this commission is at no additional cost to you.
The revenue generated from these affiliations helps us maintain and operate PicHost.net.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these companies, as they govern the collection and use of your personal information. You can find their comprehensive privacy policies on their respective websites.
### 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via our website
Thank you for choosing PICHOST.net for your image hosting needs. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your information.