Privacy Policy

Effective: July 21, 2026

1. Who we are & scope

Linx Photos provides photo tools and hosting (including InstaLay and public portfolio hosting components). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our websites, services, and related features.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the services.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you provide to us and information generated by your use of the services.

Account & identity data: name, email address, and authentication details (for example, session tokens).
Content you submit: photos, albums, captions, and other materials you upload or share through the services.
Communication data: information you submit when you contact support or submit legal requests (for example, DMCA/takedown inquiries).
Usage data: pages viewed, actions taken, and diagnostic/error information.
Device & network data: approximate location inferred from IP address, browser/device characteristics, and logs.
Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers used to provide features, improve performance, and remember preferences.
Payments data (if applicable): billing details are generally handled by payment processors; we may store limited receipts or transaction references.

3. How we use information

To provide, maintain, and improve the services.
To manage accounts, authentication, and security.
To host, store, process, and deliver your content.
To process requests (including support requests and legal submissions).
To communicate with you about your account, service updates, and important notices.
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

4. When we share information

We share information only when necessary to operate the services, comply with law, or protect rights and safety. Examples include:

Service providers: hosting, infrastructure, analytics, logging, and support providers that process data on our behalf.
Legal and compliance: to respond to lawful requests, protect against wrongdoing, or as otherwise required by law.
Business transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and your interactions with the services.

7. Your choices & rights

Access and deletion: you may be able to access or request deletion of certain information by contacting support.
Communications: you can opt out of non-essential marketing communications where applicable.
Cookies: you can manage cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

Contact: [email protected].

8. International transfers

We may process information in countries other than where you live. Those countries may have different data protection laws. When required, we take steps intended to provide appropriate safeguards.

9. Children's privacy

The services are not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top indicates when changes became effective.