Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DamImages ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using DamImages, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name and username
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Country and location
• Profile picture and cover image
• Bio and professional information
• Social media links

2.2 Content You Upload

We collect and store the content you upload to the platform, including:

• Photos and images
• Album content
• Stories
• Captions and comments
• Profile information

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use DamImages, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and actions you take
• Time and date of access
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your portfolio and content
• Process booking requests
• Send you important notifications (bookings, messages, follows)
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Enforce our terms and policies
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Sharing Your Information

4.1 Public Information

Your public profile, portfolio, photos, and albums are visible to other users. You can control privacy settings for albums (public/private/password-protected).

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as email services and hosting providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Password hashing and encryption
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You can access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings.

6.2 Account Deletion

You may permanently delete your account through the Settings page. This will remove your profile and all associated content from our platform.

6.3 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. Transactional emails (bookings, notifications) cannot be opted out of.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal purposes, fraud prevention, and platform integrity.

8. Children's Privacy

DamImages is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. By using DamImages, you consent to this transfer.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@damimages.com
• Through our Contact Page
• Mail: 123 Photography Street, Creative City, Nairobi, Kenya