Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy for AB Photo Memories

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

At AB Photo Memories, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website ab-photomemories.com (the “Site”) and our photo organization services (the “Services”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

•  Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and billing address when you create an account, subscribe to our Services, or contact us.

•  Account Information: Username, password, and other details you provide when setting up an account.

•  Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment method information processed through our secure third-party payment processors.

b. User-Generated Content

•  Photos and Metadata: Photos you upload to our Services, including metadata embedded in the photos (e.g., date, time, location, or camera settings).

•  Organizational Data: Tags, albums, or categories you create to organize your photos.

c. Automatically Collected Information

•  Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and actions taken (e.g., clicks or downloads).

•  Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

d. Information from Third Parties

•  We may receive information from third-party services (e.g., social media platforms or cloud storage providers) if you choose to connect your accounts to our Services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

•  Provide, operate, and maintain our Services, including storing, organizing, and displaying your photos.

•  Process payments and manage your account.

•  Communicate with you, including sending service updates, promotional offers, or responses to your inquiries.

•  Improve our Site and Services by analyzing usage trends and user feedback.

•  Personalize your experience, such as recommending organizational tools or features.

•  Ensure security by detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access.

•  Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

•  Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., cloud storage providers, payment processors, or analytics tools) who assist us in operating our Services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

•  Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

•  Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., subpoenas or court orders).

•  Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

•  With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information, such as sharing an album with another user.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

•  Access and Update: You can access or update your account information through your account settings.

•  Delete: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [insert contact email]. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

•  Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us.

•  Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our Services.

•  Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

For users in certain jurisdictions (e.g., EU, California), additional rights may apply, such as the right to restrict processing or object to automated decision-making. To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. For example, we use encryption for data transmission and storage, and we limit access to your information to authorized personnel only. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Photos and user-generated content may be deleted upon your request, subject to our backup and legal retention policies.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us at [insert contact email].

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site or Services may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms or payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site or by sending you a notification. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

•  Email: angela@ab-photomemories.com