Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Stills Only, we believe in minimal data collection. We only collect what's necessary to provide our service:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted) for account creation
• Profile Information: Optional display name, bio, and profile picture you choose to share
• Content: Photos you upload and associated metadata (EXIF data, upload date)
• Usage Data: Basic analytics to improve our service (no personally identifiable information)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for the purpose of providing and improving our service:

• Display and organize your photography portfolio
• Enable account functionality and security
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve platform performance and features

3. What We Don't Do

Unlike other platforms, we are committed to your privacy:

• No Selling Data: We never sell your personal information to third parties
• No Ad Tracking: We don't track you across the web for advertising
• No Algorithmic Manipulation: Your feed is chronological, not optimized for engagement
• No Data Mining: We don't analyze your content for profiling or targeting

4. Content Ownership & Rights

You retain full ownership of all content you upload to Stills Only. By uploading content, you grant us a license to:

• Display your photos on the platform
• Create necessary thumbnails and resized versions for optimal viewing
• Allow other users to view your public content

We do not claim ownership of your work. Your photos remain yours.

5. Your Right to Delete

When you delete content on Stills Only, it is permanently removed from our servers. We do not retain backups of deleted content. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption for data transmission (HTTPS)
• Encrypted password storage
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to user data

7. Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate our platform:

• Cloud Storage: To securely store your photos
• Analytics: Basic usage analytics (no personal data)

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy standards.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and improve your experience. We don't use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Stills Only is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: hi@stillsonly.com