Privacy Policy | ImageBoost

Welcome to ImageBoost (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services available at https://imageboost.org/ (“Website” or “Service”).

1. Who We Are

ImageBoost is an online image processing tool that allows users to compress, convert, and optimize image files efficiently.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. The data we collect may include:

a. Information You Provide

Uploaded files (images) you process via our platform
Email address or account information (if you sign in via Google or another provider)
Communication information (if you contact us directly)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and general location data (city, region)
Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)

c. Third-Party Services

We integrate several third-party tools and APIs that may process your data:

Firebase (Google LLC) – authentication, hosting, analytics
Mixpanel – usage analytics
Dropbox API – for file import/export functionality
Google Drive API – for importing/exporting files
Cloudinary – for image hosting, optimization, and delivery

Each service may collect and process data according to its own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Authenticate users and manage sessions
Enable integrations (Dropbox, Google Drive, Cloudinary)
Monitor service performance and resolve technical issues
Understand user behavior to improve usability
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/UK Users)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract (to provide our services)
Legitimate interests (to maintain and improve our platform)
Consent (for analytics or marketing cookies)
Legal obligation (to comply with applicable laws)

5. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Uploaded images are not stored permanently — they are processed and deleted automatically after the operation is complete (unless you choose to store them through a connected third-party service such as Dropbox or Google Drive).

Analytics and cookie data are retained only as long as needed for reporting and optimization.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

Secure HTTPS connections
Data encryption in transit
Controlled access to databases and servers
Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Access a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a usable format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@imageboost.org

8. International Data Transfers

As our service and third-party providers operate globally, your data may be transferred and processed outside your country.
We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites or embed services (such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or Cloudinary).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it deleted.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@imageboost.org