1. Introduction
4EVERLY ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our photo storage service.
By using 4EVERLY, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address for account creation and communication
- Encrypted mnemonic phrase (we cannot access your unencrypted phrase)
- Account creation timestamp
Photo Data
- Photos you upload (stored encrypted on the blockchain)
- Photo metadata (date, time, collection information)
- Blockchain transaction IDs associated with your photos
Usage Information
- Credit balance and transaction history
- Collection names and organization
- App usage patterns and preferences
Technical Information
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address (for security purposes)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our photo storage service
- Process your photos for blockchain storage
- Manage your account and provide customer support
- Process payments and maintain credit balances
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Improve our service and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Photo Encryption and Storage
Your photos are encrypted using your unique mnemonic phrase before being stored on the blockchain. This means:
- Only you can decrypt and view your photos
- We cannot access or view your photo content
- Photos are permanently stored on the BSV blockchain
- Even if our service discontinues, your encrypted photos remain accessible on the blockchain
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure payment processing through Stripe
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your account and associated data (except blockchain data)
- Export your photo metadata
- Opt-out of promotional communications
Note: Due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology, photos stored on the blockchain cannot be deleted, though you can remove access to them from your account.
8. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except:
- Information we must retain for legal or compliance purposes
- Encrypted photos on the blockchain (which are permanent by design)
- Anonymized data used for analytics
9. Children's Privacy
4EVERLY is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using 4EVERLY, you consent to such transfers.
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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of 4EVERLY after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.