Privacy Policy
At Photo Stockings, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our stock photos and stock images service, including when using our images on Facebook marketplace or searching for picture in frame photos.
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:
- Search Queries: We record the search terms you use to help improve our search functionality and provide better results.
- Usage Statistics: We collect anonymous data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
- Device Information: We collect information about your browser, operating system, and device type to optimize our service for different platforms.
- IP Address: We temporarily store your IP address for security purposes and to provide location-relevant content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our free stock photo service
- To personalize your experience and show relevant content
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
- To detect and prevent security issues and abuse
- To communicate with you about service updates or respond to inquiries
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Photo Stockings uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our website and provide our services
- Analytics Partners: To help us understand usage patterns and improve our service
- API Providers: We use APIs from Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash to provide stock photos and stock images, including couch stock images with empty low lighting, education and income stock photos, and photo stockings for your projects
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our site.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete your data
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.