Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

Welcome to Handsgram. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We aim to collect only the data necessary to provide you with a secure and functional experience:

  • Account Data: When you register or log in via email or third-party OAuth providers (such as Google, Discord, etc.), we collect your email address, name/display name, and profile picture.
  • User-Generated Content: Any photos, images, or text that you voluntarily upload and publish on the platform.
  • Technical Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical information through cookies and server logs, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, for security, analytics, and service operations purposes.

We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or precise real-time location tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for the following purposes:

  • To create, maintain, and secure your user account.
  • To attribute the content (photos) you upload to your profile.
  • To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse on our platform.
  • To communicate with you regarding account updates or support inquiries.

3. Data Storage and Retention

Your account data (email, name, profile picture) and uploaded content are stored securely on our servers. We retain this information for as long as your account remains active.

  • If you choose to delete your account, your personal data will be permanently erased from our active databases within a reasonable technical timeframe, except where retention is required by law.
  • Please note that cached copies or backups of public user-generated content may persist in system backups for a limited period after deletion.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is only shared under the following conditions:

  • Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party hosting, database, and analytics services to operate the platform. These providers only have access to data necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually bound to protect it.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).
  • OAuth Providers: When you sign in using a third-party service (e.g., Google OAuth), that provider handles your credentials securely, and we only receive the public profile information (name, email, avatar) that you authorize.

5. International Data Transfers (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

As a global platform, your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, or country. By using our website, you consent to your data being transferred under appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to our secure hosting facilities worldwide, which ensure industry-standard protection levels.

6. Your Rights (Your Data, Your Control)

Depending on your location (such as the EU/EEA under GDPR or California under CCPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your profile information at any time.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your account and associated personal data.
  • Right to Object/Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict how we process your technical data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child under the minimum age has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: Email: [email protected]