Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gallspace. This Privacy Policy explains how Digital Innovations LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our photography portfolio platform and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Gallspace, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile information
• Content: Photos, videos, gallery information, titles, descriptions, and other content you upload
• Contact Information: Names and email addresses of clients you add to share galleries with
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment processor (Stripe)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, galleries viewed, features used, and time spent on the Service
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Analytics Data: Information about how you interact with our Service through Google Analytics
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session IDs, user preferences, gallery passwords, and analytics tracking data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our photography portfolio platform
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
• Communication: To send transactional emails (password resets, notifications) and marketing communications (newsletters, feature updates, promotions)
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service and improve user experience
• Payment Processing: To process subscriptions and payments through Stripe
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services): For cloud hosting and file storage (S3) of your photos and videos
• AWS SES (Simple Email Service): For sending transactional and marketing emails
• Stripe: For secure payment processing and subscription management
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage tracking

4.2 Gallery Sharing

When you share galleries with clients, those clients can view the photos and information you choose to share with them. You control what content is visible to each client.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure cloud storage with AWS S3
• Password protection for galleries
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: After account deletion, we retain your data for 30 days before permanent deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., financial records)

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at support@gallspace.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and basic functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand how you use our Service
• Gallery Password Cookies: Remember password-protected gallery access

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional emails may still be sent)
• Object: Object to certain processing of your personal information

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, sold, or disclosed, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@gallspace.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@gallspace.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

12. Marketing Communications

We may send you promotional emails about new features, special offers, and other information we think you may find interesting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at support@gallspace.com

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your account and use of the Service.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

15. Summary of Data Processing