This Privacy Policy explains how Macro Photos handles personal information in connection with macrophotos.org. It covers website browsing, photo downloads, and messages you send us.
For privacy questions or a request about your information, email [email protected].
Information you send us
When you email us, we receive your email address and the information in your message. This can include your name, photo links, screenshots, and any attachments you choose to provide.
We use that information to answer questions, investigate download problems, handle licensing requests, review copyright concerns, and keep a record of the request. Share only the information we need to help you.
Technical information
Serving a web page or download requires the services behind the website to process technical information, such as an IP address and the requested file or page. Hosting, delivery, or security systems may also record the time of a request, browser information, referrer information, and error details.
If download logging is enabled, records may also show the file or version requested and whether the request succeeded. The information recorded depends on the active website tools and their settings.
We use relevant technical records to deliver content, troubleshoot faults, understand download problems, and detect misuse. We do not need visitors to send sensitive identity information to obtain help with a routine download.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files that a website or a service stores in your browser. Depending on the features in use, essential cookies or similar storage may support security, saved settings, or basic website functions.
Optional analytics, advertising, and third-party embedded content can involve additional data collection. Before introducing those features, we will update this notice with the relevant services and provide choices where the law requires them.
You can review or remove cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some essential storage may affect features that rely on it. Where the website displays cookie preferences, you can use those controls to change your choices.
Why we use personal information
- To provide website pages and requested photo downloads.
- To answer messages and deal with support or licensing questions.
- To review copyright reports and correct website information.
- To protect the website and investigate abuse or technical faults.
- To keep records needed for a dispute, legal obligation, or the handling of a request.
Where a law requires a legal basis for processing, the relevant basis may include taking steps you request, fulfilling an agreement, complying with a legal duty, or our legitimate interest in operating and securing the website. Where consent is required, we will ask for it and respect its withdrawal for future processing.
Services that help us operate
Hosting, file delivery, security, backup, and email providers may process information needed to supply their services. We limit the information we share to the relevant purpose and take reasonable steps to choose suitable providers.
Our public contact address uses Gmail. Google processes email handled through that service under its own terms and privacy information. Your own email provider also handles the messages you send.
We may disclose information when the law requires it, to respond to a valid legal request, or when necessary to investigate abuse and protect legal rights. We do not make contact messages public as part of normal support.
Storage and international processing
A provider may process information in a country different from your own. The countries involved depend on the services we use. Where applicable law requires safeguards for an international transfer, we will use an appropriate transfer method or safeguard.
We keep personal information only for as long as we need it for the purpose described here or for a legal reason. Relevant factors include whether a request remains open, whether a dispute exists, the type of record, and the retention settings of the service involved.
After the relevant retention period, we delete or anonymize information where possible. Backups may keep information until their normal replacement cycle ends. If you need details about a particular record, contact us.
Your choices and requests
Depending on the law that applies, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, receive a copy of, restrict, or object to the use of your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw consent or raise a concern with a data protection authority.
Email [email protected] with “Privacy request” in the subject. Tell us what you want to do and include enough information to locate the relevant record. We may ask for reasonable proof that the request concerns your information.
Some rights have limits. For example, we may need to keep a record to meet a legal obligation or address an active dispute. We will explain any relevant limit when responding.
Keeping information secure
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we handle. No website, storage service, or email system can guarantee complete security. Avoid sending passwords, financial details, or identity documents unless a specific need and a suitable method have been agreed.
Children and personal information
The website provides photography content for a general audience. Children should ask a parent or guardian before sending personal information. If you believe a child has sent information that we should not retain, contact us so we can review the situation.
Links to other websites
An external link can take you to a service with its own privacy practices. Review that service’s notice before providing information or using its features.
Updates and contact
We will update this page when our relevant practices change and revise the date above. If the law requires a specific notice or choice for a change, we will provide it.
For questions, email [email protected] or visit Contact Us.