Privacy Policy
picvault.online

1. About picvault.online

picvault.online is an image-hosting service available at https://picvault.online. It allows visitors to upload images and receive links that can be used to access and share those images.

picvault.online is operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom.

In this policy, "picvault.online", "we", "us" and "our" refer to the operator of picvault.online.

We respect your privacy and explain below what information may be collected when you visit or use our website, how that information may be used, and what choices may be available to you.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use picvault.online and how our infrastructure is configured, the following information may be processed:

2.1 Uploaded images

When you upload an image, the image file is processed and stored so that it can be accessed through the link generated by the service.

picvault.online currently supports common image formats and has a maximum upload size of 4 MB per image.

2.2 Technical information

When you visit the website or request an image, technical information may be recorded by the website, hosting infrastructure or security services. This may include:

• Your IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device and operating system information.
• The requested webpage or image URL.
• Request timestamps and technical error information.
• Information used to identify suspicious activity or protect the service.

The exact information collected depends on the configuration of the website and its service providers.

2.3 Information you provide

If you contact us about a privacy concern, copyright complaint, prohibited image or technical issue, we may process the information you include in your message, such as your email address and the details needed to respond.

picvault.online does not currently require users to create an account to upload images.

2.4 Cookies and similar technologies

Our website or its service providers may use cookies, local storage or similar technologies for essential functionality, security, analytics or advertising, depending on the features enabled.

We have not confirmed the full set of cookies or analytics technologies currently active on the website. This policy will be updated if necessary once those technologies have been checked.

3. How We Use Information

Information processed through picvault.online may be used to:

• Provide image uploads and generate accessible image links.
• Store and deliver uploaded images.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the website.
• Monitor performance and diagnose technical errors.
• Protect the service against abuse, malicious activity and excessive requests.
• Review reports of copyright infringement or prohibited content.
• Respond to enquiries and removal requests.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.
• Support advertising and advertising measurement if advertising is introduced.

We will not claim to provide a particular privacy feature or safeguard unless it is actually implemented.

4. Image Storage and Public Access

picvault.online uses Cloudflare services for image hosting or storage.

Images uploaded to picvault.online are intended to be accessible through their generated links. Anyone who obtains an accessible image link may be able to view, download, copy or share the image.

Images are intended to remain available indefinitely unless they are removed or become unavailable. However, we cannot guarantee permanent availability, uninterrupted access or preservation of every uploaded file.

Images may become unavailable because of technical problems, maintenance, storage changes, security concerns, legal requirements or action taken under our policies.

5. Data Retention

picvault.online is designed to retain uploaded images indefinitely rather than automatically expire them after a fixed period.

Technical logs, contact messages and other information may be retained for different periods depending on their purpose, operational requirements and applicable legal obligations.

We have not established a single fixed retention period for all technical records. We will review retention practices as the service develops and retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the relevant purposes, subject to applicable law.

picvault.online does not currently provide a self-service image deletion feature. If you want an image reviewed for removal, contact us at [email protected] and provide the image URL and your reason for requesting removal. We will assess the request and take appropriate action where required or appropriate.

Removal from picvault.online may not remove copies that other people have downloaded, shared or stored elsewhere.

6. Cloudflare and Other Service Providers

picvault.online uses Cloudflare services for its hosting or storage infrastructure. Depending on the services enabled and how they are configured, Cloudflare may process technical information and uploaded files to provide storage, delivery, security or related functionality.

Cloudflare may process information in accordance with its own terms and privacy documentation.

Cloudflare privacy information is available at:
https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

We may use additional providers for hosting, security, analytics, advertising or other website functions in the future. If those services are introduced and materially affect personal data processing, this policy should be updated accordingly.

7. Analytics

We have not yet confirmed whether separate analytics tools are enabled on picvault.online.

The website's infrastructure may produce technical request data or logs independently of a separate analytics service.

If analytics tools are introduced, we will review what information they collect, why it is collected, how long it is retained, whether it is shared with third parties, and whether consent is required before use.

8. Advertising

picvault.online intends to apply for Google AdSense. Advertising has not been confirmed as active.

If advertising is introduced, Google and its advertising partners may process information such as cookie identifiers, IP addresses, browser information, ad interactions and information used to measure or personalise advertising, depending on the advertising settings and applicable consent choices.

Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies subject to applicable law and the choices made by users.

Google's advertising privacy information is available at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Before enabling advertising, we will review the advertising setup, update this policy to describe the technologies actually used, and implement an appropriate consent mechanism where required.

9. Legal Bases for Processing

Where UK data protection law applies, the lawful basis for processing personal information depends on the particular purpose.

Depending on the circumstances, the relevant basis may include:

• Providing the service: processing necessary to provide the image-hosting functionality requested by a user.
• Legitimate interests: maintaining security, preventing abuse, troubleshooting problems and protecting the service, where those interests do not override individuals' rights.
• Legal obligations: processing necessary to comply with applicable law.
• Consent: processing where consent is required and has been obtained, including certain cookies or advertising-related activities.

We will assess the applicable lawful basis for each processing activity rather than assuming that one basis applies to everything.

10. International Data Transfers

Our service providers may process or store information in countries outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, the applicable data protection requirements and safeguards will be assessed according to the services used and the circumstances of the transfer.

The exact locations and transfer arrangements depend on the configuration and terms of our service providers.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the applicable law and your circumstances, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Request restriction of certain processing.
• Object to certain processing.
• Request a portable copy of eligible personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Complain to a relevant data protection authority.

These rights are subject to applicable conditions and exceptions.

To make a privacy request, email [email protected]. Please describe your request and include enough information for us to understand and assess it. We may need to verify your identity where appropriate.

If you are in the United Kingdom and believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office:
https://ico.org.uk/

12. Children's Privacy

picvault.online is a general-purpose image-hosting service. Users must not upload illegal content, exploitative material or content that endangers children.

We do not intend to collect personal information from children unlawfully. If you believe personal information has been submitted inappropriately or that content hosted on picvault.online presents a risk to a child, contact [email protected].

13. Security

We rely on our website infrastructure and service providers to support the operation and security of picvault.online.

We aim to operate the service responsibly, but no online service or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot promise that information or uploaded images will never be exposed, lost or affected by technical problems.

Users should avoid uploading material they would not want others to access.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our service, infrastructure, advertising arrangements or legal obligations change.

The latest version will be published on this page with a revised update date.

15. Contact

For privacy questions, data requests or concerns about information processed through picvault.online, contact:

Website: https://picvault.online
Email: [email protected]