ApertureBook ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here.
1. About ApertureBook
ApertureBook is a platform that lets photographers create photo galleries and share them with clients. Clients may access shared photos through the web or the ApertureBook mobile app.
This policy applies to:
- Photographers who create accounts and upload content
- Clients who view or download galleries shared with them
2. Information We Collect
Photographers
- Name and email address
- Account credentials
- Subscription and billing information
- Uploaded photos and galleries
- Communications with support
Clients
- Name (if provided) and email address
- Access credentials or invite links
- Photos and galleries shared by photographers
Automatically Collected
- IP address, device type, OS, and browser
- Pages viewed, actions taken, and access timestamps
Cookies
We use cookies to maintain login sessions, ensure functionality, and improve performance. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and operate the Services
- Create and manage accounts
- Host and deliver photo galleries
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Communicate about account activity and support
- Improve platform features and reliability
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Photos and Uploaded Content
Photos uploaded to ApertureBook remain the property of the photographer or their clients. We store photos solely to provide gallery hosting and sharing functionality. We do not sell, license, analyze, or use uploaded photos for advertising, AI training, or marketing purposes.
5. Storage and Infrastructure
Uploaded photos and data are stored using DigitalOcean Spaces and related cloud infrastructure. Access is restricted and protected using reasonable security measures.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only:
- With service providers that help operate the Services (e.g., Stripe, DigitalOcean, Brevo)
- To comply with legal requirements or lawful requests
- To protect the rights, safety, or security of ApertureBook or its users
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets — users will be notified
7. Email Communications
We use Brevo to send transactional emails such as account confirmations, gallery notifications, and support responses. We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.
8. Payments
Payments are processed by Stripe. ApertureBook does not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment data. Stripe's handling of data is governed by its own privacy policy.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information and uploaded content only as long as needed to provide the Services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Photographers may delete galleries or request account deletion at any time.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at the email below.
12. Children's Privacy
ApertureBook is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at:
[email protected]