Last Updated: May 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Image.Hosting collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the laws of the European Union, Estonia, and the Netherlands.
By using our service, you agree to the practices outlined below. If you do not agree, please do not use Image.Hosting.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Owl Owl OÜ
Sepapaja tn 6, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia
Email: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Email address and password (encrypted).
- Uploaded Content: Images and metadata associated with uploaded files.
- Usage Data: IP addresses, user agent, access timestamps, and upload activity for the purpose of security and abuse prevention.
- API Usage Logs: API key usage activity associated with user accounts.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain your account.
- To provide and improve the Image.Hosting service.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security issues, and violations of our Terms of Service.
- To comply with legal obligations under Estonian, Dutch, and EU law.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill our legal obligations. Uploaded images are stored until deleted by the user or removed due to policy violations.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies necessary for authentication and service functionality. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. Basic usage analytics may be collected in anonymized form using self-hosted tools for service improvement.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers strictly for the operation of the platform (e.g. hosting, security) under data processing agreements that comply with GDPR.
If your organization requires a formal Data Processing Agreement (DPA), please visit our DPA page or directly download our standard agreement here: Download DPA PDF.
We may also disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government authority under Estonian, Dutch, or EU law.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Request data portability in a structured format
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
10. Legal Compliance
Users must not use Image.Hosting in violation of any applicable law in the European Union, the Republic of Estonia, or the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Illegal use may result in account termination and reporting to the appropriate authorities.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the service implies acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]