ImageVerifier Privacy Policy

ImageVerifier does not collect personal information without your knowledge or authorization. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support Service functionality and ImageVerifier’s business development including the following:

• Site Analytics: To capture and retain information regarding the advertising or search site that directed you to our website.
• Remarketing and Advertising: Where permitted by law we use cookies to support analytics and remarketing activities. This includes the use of third-party technologies to display relevant advertisements based on your prior interactions with our Service.
• User Preferences: To remember your settings and provide a consistent user experience.

You may control the use of cookies through your browser settings although disabling certain cookies may impair Service functionality.

ImageVerifier does not collect personal information without your knowledge or authorization and does not use spyware or similar covert data-collection technologies.

We collect and process personal information that you voluntarily provide in connection with your use of the Service, including the following:

• Account Registration: When you create an account we collect identifiers such as your name, email address and password.
• Website Authorization: When you submit a domain for analysis, we collect the URL and your confirmation that you are the owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the organization.
• Purchases and Transactions: When you make a purchase we collect transaction-related information. ImageVerifier does not store or cache full payment card details. Users are required to re-enter payment information for each credit purchase.
• Support and Integration: We collect the content of communications with our support team and associated identifiers when you link third-party accounts such as Adobe Stock or Shutterstock.

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information which may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Usage Data: Information relating to your interactions with the Service such as the features or pages accessed, duration of sessions, actions performed and related analytics.
• Device and Technical Data: Data relating to the device and browser used to access the Service.
• Website Analysis Information: Data collected during website verification and analysis processes including submitted URLs, image metadata and the results of copyright-related analyses. ImageVerifier uses de-identified metadata for research and development to improve our proprietary analysis algorithms.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through the use of cookies, web beacons, pixel tags and similar tracking technologies which may include user preferences, session data and tracking identifiers.

We may obtain personal and non-personal information about you from third-party sources including services and platforms you connect to or interact with through the Service as follows:

• Stock Media Providers: Account identifiers, license metadata, usage information and account status data from stock photo providers such as Adobe Stock and Shutterstock.
• Payment Processors: Transaction data such as payment confirmation and billing status from third-party processors including Authorize.Net. ImageVerifier does not store full payment card details.
• Social Media Platforms: Where you choose to authenticate or register via a third-party social media service, we may collect profile information and other data permitted by your privacy settings on such platform.

We may use personal information and other data collected through or in connection with the Service for lawful purposes related to our business operations including the following:

• Service Delivery: To operate, maintain and improve platform functionality and user experience.
• Verification and Analysis: To process and validate website ownership claims, perform copyright analysis and deliver reports to users.
• Account and Support: To manage user accounts and provide technical and customer support.
• Financial Management: To process payments, manage billing and maintain financial records.
• Product Development: To support research and development of new features and generate anonymized insights to improve our proprietary analysis algorithms.
• Security and Compliance: To detect and prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
• Communication: To contact users regarding Service updates, security alerts and administrative notices.

We use personal information and data collected in connection with the Service for lawful purposes. We do not sell personal information.

We may also disclose personal information to:

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations or legal processes.
• Agreement Enforcement: To enforce our terms of service and other corporate policies.
• Safety and Protection: To protect the rights, property or safety of the company, our users or others.
• Security Management: To detect, investigate and prevent fraud, security incidents or other unlawful activity.
• Corporate Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to a successor entity subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy protections.

We implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access. These measures are commensurate with the nature of the processing and are intended to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk. Our security protocols include but are not limited to the following:

• Encryption: Protection of data during transmission and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
• Access Control: Multi-factor authentication and strict mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access.
• Monitoring and Audits: Regular security assessments, vulnerability scans and infrastructure audits.
• Employee Training: Awareness programs regarding data protection responsibilities and best practices.

Disclaimer: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure or immune from intrusion. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, ImageVerifier cannot guarantee absolute security and you use the Service at your own risk.

ImageVerifier retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the following:

• Service Maintenance: Providing and maintaining the Service for our users.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• Enforcement and Disputes: Enforcing agreements and resolving disputes.
• Business Records: Maintaining appropriate business and financial records.
• Retention periods are determined based on the nature of the information, the purpose of processing and applicable legal requirements.

Subject to applicable data protection laws and regulations individuals may have certain rights with respect to the personal information processed by ImageVerifier. The availability and scope of such rights depend on the individual’s jurisdiction and may include the following:

• Access: The right to access and review the personal information we maintain.
• Correction: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of personal information under certain circumstances.
• Objection: The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

Requests regarding your privacy rights can be directed to our support team at the contact information provided below.