Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated: May 22, 2026 1. INTRODUCTION Glass Gallery ("we", "our", "us") values your privacy and is dedicated to protecting the personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, storage, use, processing, and disclosure of information collected when you access our website (https://gg.modvc.org), developer APIs, embed services, and mobile applications. 2. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT We collect two main categories of information: information you give us voluntarily, and technical information collected automatically. 2.1. Information You Give Us: - Account Details: Your name, username, email address, profile picture, and OAuth security identifiers (e.g., provided by Google or Apple during social login). - User Content: Uploaded images, camera EXIF metadata (lens type, aperture, focal length), custom titles, descriptions, location coordinates, license types, and tags. - Communications: Feedback, support requests, or emails you send directly to our teams. 2.2. Information We Collect Automatically (Pinterest-Style Log & Tech Data): - Log Data: When you use Glass Gallery, our servers automatically record detailed technical log information. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referrer URL, pages visited, search queries, likes, views, download activity, access times, and system configuration data. - Cookie and Pixel Data: We utilize cookies, web beacons, browser LocalStorage, and tracking pixels to store authentication tokens, remember preferences, and record local interest profiles. - Device Identifiers: Mobile advertising IDs, hardware specifications, and unique device tokens if accessing the Service via our native applications. - Precise Location: Approximate or exact location data associated with uploaded images when voluntarily inputted by the user or extracted from image EXIF data with explicit permission. 3. WHAT WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT (HOW WE USE DATA) We use the collected data to keep Glass Gallery running smoothly, personalize your visual feed, and maintain platform security. (a) To maintain, customize, and deliver the core Platform features. (b) Personalization & Interest Loops: We analyze your search queries, recently viewed images, liked tags, and categories to construct a local "Taste Profile". This profile is fed to our sorting algorithm to recommend images on your explore feed. (c) AI Scanning & Safety: To run our automated AI systems (via Mistral/Gemini/JigsawStack) for safety scanning (CSAM prevention) and keyword tag extraction. (d) Technical Analytics: To track image statistics such as downloads, views, and likes, which boosts creator visibility and ranks popular content. (e) Technical Security: To prevent system fraud, unauthorized scraping, spam, or malicious technical attacks. (f) Legal Compliance: To comply with binding legal obligations, court orders, and DMCA removal requests. 4. COOKIES, LOCALSTORAGE, AND CACHING 4.1. Local Cache. We utilize local storage (localStorage) on your browser to securely cache your offline content (recently viewed images, feed states, and user login tokens) for fast, robust performance resembling a native mobile experience. 4.2. Local Taste Tracking. Your search history, categories, and click interests are stored locally in your browser storage. This data is combined with your account ID to customize your feeds. You can clear this local cache at any time inside your browser settings. 5. HOW AND WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION 5.1. Public Content. Any images, titles, descriptions, locations, and tags you post are publicly visible. They may be indexed by search engines (like Google Images), fetched via our public APIs, or hotlinked/embedded on external third-party sites. 5.2. Service Providers. We share structured image data and metadata with trusted API partners (such as Turso DB for edge database services, Cloudflare R2 for image storage, and secure AI processing models) strictly under safe confidentiality parameters. 5.3. Third-Party Embeds. Users and external sites can embed Glass Gallery images on their platforms via public APIs. By posting content publicly, you agree to this external display. 5.4. Law Enforcement. We will disclose your data if required by law, subpoena, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to protect child safety, prevent imminent bodily harm, or cooperate with legal investigations. 6. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS (GDPR & CCPA) You possess full control over your information. Under applicable privacy laws, you possess the right to: - Access, edit, or update your profile details and images. - Request complete deletion of your account and uploaded assets. - Opt-out of technical log tracking by configuring browser cookie/localStorage settings. To exercise your CCPA or GDPR privacy rights, please email us directly at privacy@modvc.org. 7. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION We implement strict industry-standard security safeguards (including SSL encryption, firewall policies, and secure API handshakes) to protect your account. However, no transmission method over the internet is 100% secure. We retain your information only as long as your account remains active or as required to fulfill our legal obligations and dispute resolutions. 8. CONTACT US For privacy questions, GDPR/CCPA data requests, or complete account deletion, please email our Privacy Officer at: privacy@modvc.org.