Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

GalleryLift is a photography portfolio platform that displays galleries created through ShutterLift. We collect minimal information to provide our services:

• Gallery Data: Public gallery information, images, and metadata provided through ShutterLift
• Favorites Data: Your favorite images and custom lists, stored locally in your browser
• Usage Data: Basic analytics about page views and interactions (if analytics are enabled)
• Authentication Tokens: Temporary tokens for password-protected galleries, stored locally

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Display photography portfolios and galleries
• Provide favorites and bookmarking functionality
• Authenticate access to password-protected galleries
• Improve our services and user experience
• Understand usage patterns and popular content

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Your favorites and authentication tokens are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to share it.

Gallery Data: All gallery and image data is provided by ShutterLift and stored on secure servers. We do not store or control this content directly.

Security: We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, security headers, and secure authentication practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking

GalleryLift uses minimal tracking:

• Essential Storage: localStorage for favorites and authentication (no cookies)
• Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand usage patterns
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use social media pixels or advertising trackers

5. Third-Party Services

GalleryLift integrates with:

• ShutterLift: For gallery data and image hosting
• Content Delivery Networks: For fast image delivery

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your favorites data at any time through your browser settings
• Request information about data we may have about you
• Request deletion of any data we control
• Opt out of analytics tracking

7. Children's Privacy

GalleryLift is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the ShutterLift platform or visit our support resources.