Privacy Policy for BlogImg
Introduction
Welcome to BlogImg, the AI-powered platform for automated blog content generation and intelligent image matching. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services. Your privacy is critically important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Account Registration Information
- Full name and email address
- Username and password
- Profile picture (optional)
- Company/organization name (optional)
- Phone number (optional)
Payment and Billing Information
- Payment details required to fulfill one-time credit pack purchases (handled securely by partners)
- Billing address
- Transaction history and emailed receipts
- Selected credit pack and amount
Content and Generation Data
- Blog posts you create or generate
- Images you upload or generate
- Prompts and instructions you provide to our AI
- Content preferences and customization settings
- Export and publishing configurations
Communication Data
- Support tickets and inquiries
- Feedback and feature requests
- Email communications with our team
- Survey responses
Information Collected Automatically
Usage and Analytics Data
- Features you use and frequency of use
- Generation history and patterns
- Click-through rates and navigation paths
- Time spent on different features
- Error logs and performance data
Device and Technical Information
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type and identifiers
- Screen resolution and display settings
- Language preferences
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Session cookies for authentication
- Preference cookies for settings
- Analytics cookies for service improvement
- Marketing cookies (with your consent)
How We Use Your Information
To Provide Our Services
- Process your image generation requests
- Generate and deliver relevant visuals
- Maintain and improve model performance
- Process payments for credit packs
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
To Improve and Personalize
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Personalize content recommendations
- Optimize user interface and experience
- Develop new features based on user needs
- Train and improve our AI models (using anonymized data only)
For Communication
- Send service updates and announcements
- Provide technical support
- Send billing and payment notifications
- Share product tips and best practices (with consent)
- Conduct user research and surveys (optional)
For Security and Legal Compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Monitor for security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect intellectual property rights
How We Share Your Information
We DO NOT Sell Your Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.
Authorized Sharing
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
- Payment processors (Creem, Stripe) for secure transactions
- Cloud hosting providers for data storage
- Analytics providers to understand product usage
- Email service providers for communications
- Customer support tools
AI Model Providers
- AI model providers that generate images or text (prompts are anonymized)
- We do not share your personal contact details with these providers
Legal Requirements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect rights, property, or safety
- To investigate potential violations
- In connection with business transactions (merger, acquisition)
How We Protect Prompts and Generated Images
Private Storage
- Your prompts and generated images are stored in private buckets scoped to your account and are never displayed publicly or in shared galleries.
- Generated images remain accessible only to you unless you explicitly share or download them.
- Third-party providers such as Replicate purge temporary copies within 30 days per their retention policies.
Your Control
- Remove individual images from your dashboard at any time; they are permanently deleted from our active storage.
- Contact support@blogimg.org to request early deletion of prompts or residual logs before the standard retention window.
- Account deletion requests include removal of stored prompts and generated images, subject to legal retention requirements.
Limited Access
- Access to prompts and generated images is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis for support or abuse review.
- We never use your prompts or images for marketing materials without your explicit written consent.
- Aggregated analytics do not contain prompt text or image content.
Data Retention and Deletion
Retention Periods
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Generated Content: Stored for 90 days after generation (unless saved by you)
- Prompt History: Retained for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring, then securely deleted
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax compliance
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years
- Support Communications: Retained for 3 years
Your Deletion Rights
You can request deletion of your personal data by:
- Deleting specific content through your dashboard
- Requesting account deletion via support@blogimg.org
- Requesting prompt or image purge via support@blogimg.org before standard retention periods
- Note: Some data may be retained for legal compliance
Data Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures:
Technical Safeguards
- 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- AES encryption for data at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Secure API authentication and rate limiting
- Regular automated backups
Organizational Safeguards
- Limited employee access on need-to-know basis
- Security training for all team members
- Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors
- Incident response procedures
- Regular security updates and patches
AI and Content Security
- Isolated processing environments for each user
- No cross-user data sharing or mixing
- Automated content filtering for safety
- Regular model safety evaluations
Your Privacy Rights
Access and Portability
- View all personal data we hold about you
- Download your data in machine-readable format
- Transfer your data to another service
Correction and Update
- Update account information at any time
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Modify content preferences and settings
Consent and Control
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Manage cookie preferences
- Control data sharing settings
- Withdraw consent for data processing
Regional Rights (GDPR, CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:
- Right to be forgotten (erasure)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge complaints with authorities
Children's Privacy
BlogImg is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Compliance with Privacy Shield principles (where applicable)
Third-Party Links and Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact: support@blogimg.org
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our services or features
- New legal requirements
- Improved privacy practices
- User feedback
We will notify you of material changes through:
- Email notifications
- In-app alerts
- Website banners
Data Processing for AI Services
How AI Processing Works
- Your prompts are processed to generate content
- Generated content is temporarily cached for performance
- AI models do not retain your personal data
- Usage patterns are analyzed in aggregate only
AI Model Training
- We do NOT use your personal content to train AI models
- Only anonymized, aggregated usage data is used for improvement
- You can opt-out of usage analytics at any time
Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for service functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve service speed
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Understand usage patterns
Managing Cookies
- Adjust cookie settings through your browser or device preferences.
- We currently rely on browser-level controls; contact support@blogimg.org if you need help managing optional cookies.
- Note: Disabling cookies may affect service functionality
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Data Protection Officer
BlogImg Privacy Team
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
Complaints
If you're unsatisfied with our privacy practices:
- Contact our Privacy Team first
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Seek judicial remedy in courts
By using BlogImg, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices.
Thank you for trusting BlogImg with your content creation needs.