Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PFPMe ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Markus Kellermann, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at www.pfpme.com.

By using PFPMe, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Images: When you use our editor, you may upload images for processing. These images are processed to provide our editing services.
Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you provide in your message.

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the site.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
IP Address: We collect IP addresses for analytics, security, and to understand geographic distribution of our users.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process and edit images you upload
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
Comply with legal obligations

4. Image Processing and Storage

Browser-Based Processing: Most image editing in PFPMe occurs directly in your browser. Images processed this way never leave your device.

Server Processing: Some features may require server-side processing. In these cases, images are temporarily stored only for the duration needed to complete the processing and are automatically deleted afterward.

We Do Not:

Permanently store your uploaded images
Use your images to train AI models
Share your images with third parties
Sell or monetize your personal images

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our Service.

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is anonymized and used only for statistical purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Uploaded Images: Deleted immediately after processing or within 24 hours maximum.
Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months in anonymized form.
Contact Communications: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our records.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@pfpme.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing includes consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity.

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

PFPMe is not intended for 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, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

For EU/EEA residents, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, including MyPicNow for AI headshots. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: admin@pfpme.com
Website: www.pfpme.com