Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information ImageVoter collects, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Data	Why we collect it
Username and email address	Account creation and login
Uploaded images	To display in the voting system
Voting activity	To calculate scores and prevent duplicate votes
IP address	Security, abuse prevention, and rate limiting
Payout information (if entered)	To process contest prize payments
Session cookies	To keep you logged in

We do not collect payment card information. We do not sell your data to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate the voting and contest features of the Site.
To send transactional emails — account confirmation, password resets, contest notifications, and invitations you initiate.
To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and fraudulent voting.
To contact you about your account if necessary.

3. Image Privacy

All uploaded images are automatically stripped of EXIF metadata (including GPS location and device information) before being stored. Your location and device details are never retained from uploaded files.

4. Data Retention

Your account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe. Uploaded images may be retained for a period after account deletion to preserve the integrity of voting data.

5. Cookies

We use session cookies solely to maintain your login state. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies unless you have separately enabled advertising features on this Site.

6. Third-Party Services

If you chose to receive prizes via a third-party payment service (such as PayPal, Venmo, or a cryptocurrency wallet), that service's own privacy policy applies to any information you share with them directly.

7. Your Rights

Regardless of your location, you may:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Withdraw consent to email notifications at any time via your profile settings or the unsubscribe link in any email.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@imagevoter.com.

8. Children

The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has submitted data to the Site, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users by email of any material changes. The updated date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Contest questions: fyi at imagevoter dotcom