Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026Effective Date: March 15, 2026

1. Introduction & Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the Photo Editor website and all AI image generation services we provide (collectively referred to as the "Service"). We are the data controller of your personal data, and this Policy explains how we collect, use, share, protect your personal data, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.

This Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) (US), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (US), and other applicable global privacy laws and regulations, as well as the advertising policies of Google Ads and TikTok For Business.

By accessing or using our Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility to Use Our Service

Our Service is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We strictly prohibit the registration, access, or use of our Service by minors (individuals under the age of 18). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that an account is registered or used by a minor, we will immediately deactivate the account and permanently delete all related personal data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect the minimum necessary personal data to provide and optimize our Service, in line with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.

3.1 Data You Directly Provide to Us

  • Account Registration Data: When you register an account via Google or email, we collect your email address and the unique identifier of your Google account. This data is used for account creation, identity verification, login management, and account security protection.

  • Service Usage Data: To provide our core AI image generation service, we collect the prompts you input, reference images you upload, generated image content, and operation records within your account.

    We expressly promise that we will NEVER use your prompts, uploaded reference images, or generated image content to train our AI models.

3.2 Data We Collect Automatically

When you access or browse our website, we automatically collect Device & Browsing Data (IP address, browser type, device type, operating system) and Cookie Data to ensure service security and optimize user experience.

3.3 Data Collected by Third Parties

We access third-party services including Google Account (for login), Google Analytics (for performance data), and Google Ads (for in-site advertising). The data processing of these services is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Service Operation

Providing AI image generation, account management, and credit recharges.

Security & Verification

Identity verification, fraud prevention, and protecting our platform.

Optimization

Analyzing user behavior to improve features and website stability.

Legal Obligations

Complying with judicial requests and regulatory mandates.

Customer Support

Responding to feedback, inquiries, and complaints.

Advertising

Delivering relevant in-site ads via Google Ads infrastructure.

5. How We Share & Disclose Your Personal Data

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share necessary data with authorized service providers like Creem (payment), Ali OSS (storage), and Google (analytics/ads) under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Cross-Border Data Transfer

Our servers are deployed in the United States. For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we strictly comply with GDPR and implement necessary safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Data Retention & Storage

We retain data only as long as necessary. Upon account cancellation, we permanently delete your personal data within 3 working days, except for records required for tax or accounting purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and restricted access protocols to protect your information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights common to GDPR and CPRA:

Right to AccessRight to RectificationRight to ErasureRight to RestrictionRight to PortabilityRight to Object

10. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to maintain your login session and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
privacy@photoeditorai.com