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1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to ImgUP.me ("ImgUP.me", "we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://imgup.me and use our media hosting services (the "Service").

By accessing or using ImgUP.me, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide

Account information (username, email address, password).
Communications you send to us via contact forms or email.
Media files, titles, descriptions, and tags you upload.

B. Automatically Collected Information

IP address and general location data.
Browser type, device information, and operating system.
Referring URLs and usage data.
Log data related to uploads, downloads, and interactions.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember preferences, improve functionality, and analyze traffic.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain the media hosting Service.
Store, display, and deliver uploaded files.
Create and manage user accounts.
Monitor system performance and prevent abuse.
Enforce our Terms of Service.
Respond to user inquiries and support requests.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Where required by law (such as under GDPR), we process personal data based on:

Your consent.
Performance of a contract (providing the Service).
Compliance with legal obligations.
Our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Service.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information in the following situations:

Service Providers: Infrastructure, hosting, analytics, and security providers assisting in operating ImgUP.me.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order.
Protection of Rights: To investigate fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain account information for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the Service.

Uploaded content may be retained until deleted by you, removed for policy violations, or automatically deleted if an auto-deletion option is selected.

We may retain certain information longer where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Use the Service at your own risk.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data.
Correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data.
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please visit our Contact Page.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your own. By using ImgUP.me, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable data protection laws.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

ImgUP.me is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.