Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Image Foundry ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at imagefoundry.io and provides image transformation and delivery services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and a hashed version of your password. We never store passwords in plain text.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the service, including: transformation counts, bandwidth usage, API endpoints accessed, IP addresses, browser type, and referring URLs.

Image Data

We process images you upload or reference via your connected storage sources. Transformed images may be temporarily cached on our CDN and servers. We do not inspect, analyze, or share the content of your images for any purpose beyond delivering the requested transformation.

Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies (authentication tokens, theme preference) and optional analytics cookies. You can control cookie preferences via the consent banner on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our image transformation and delivery services
• To process your transactions and manage your account
• To send transactional emails (password resets, billing receipts, service notifications)
• To send marketing communications (only with your explicit opt-in consent; unsubscribe anytime)
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve performance and reliability
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Infrastructure providers (cloud hosting, CDN) — to deliver the service
• Payment processor (Stripe) — to process subscription payments
• Analytics tools (anonymized) — to improve the product
• Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. Cached images are retained for up to 30 days. If you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed within 30 days.

5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection — object to processing of your data for marketing purposes

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@imagefoundry.io.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including 256-bit TLS encryption for all data in transit, encrypted storage at rest, HMAC-signed URLs, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Image Foundry is not directed at anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or via a notice on the website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@imagefoundry.io.