Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
- •We collect minimal data: your images and their metadata.
- •We use third-party services for authentication and storage.
- •We never sell your data to anyone.
1. Introduction
tera.photos ("Service", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our photo storage and sharing platform.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our Service. Here's what we collect:
2.1 Images and Media
The primary data we store is the photos and images you upload to the Service. This is the core functionality of our platform.
2.2 Image Metadata
When you upload images, we may process and store associated metadata, including:
- EXIF data (camera settings, date taken, GPS coordinates if present)
- File names and formats
- File sizes and dimensions
- Upload timestamps
2.3 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Profile information you choose to provide
2.4 Usage Data
We may collect basic usage information to improve our Service, such as:
- Pages and features accessed
- Storage usage
- Error logs for troubleshooting
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To store, organize, and display your photos
- To create thumbnails, previews, and optimized versions for faster delivery
- To enable sharing features you request
- To authenticate your identity and secure your account
- To communicate with you about the Service
- To improve and optimize the Service
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate the Service. These providers may have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.
4.1 Authentication Provider
We use a third-party authentication service to securely manage user accounts and login credentials. This provider handles your email and authentication data according to their own privacy policy.
4.2 Cloud Storage Provider
Your images are stored on enterprise-grade cloud storage infrastructure. These providers implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
4.3 Content Delivery Network
We use content delivery networks to ensure fast and reliable access to your images from anywhere in the world.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information or your images to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating the Service (as described above)
- When you explicitly share content publicly or with specific users
- To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Active accounts: Your images and account data are retained as long as your account remains active.
- Account deletion: When you delete your account, we will delete your data within a reasonable timeframe. Some data may persist in backups for a limited period.
- Inactive accounts: We may delete accounts that have been inactive for an extended period after providing notice.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access and download your images and data through the Service at any time.
- Correction: You can update your account information through your account settings.
- Deletion: You can delete individual images or your entire account at any time.
- Export: You can download your images using the export features available in the Service.
8. Cookies
We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:
- Session cookies: To maintain your logged-in state and preferences.
- Authentication cookies: To securely identify you across requests.
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for marketing purposes.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and monitoring
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@tera.photos