Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Image Extender ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website image-extender.online (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Images you upload: We temporarily store your uploaded images and extended results on our servers for processing.
Account information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication details.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: We collect usage data to manage credits and prevent abuse, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. See Section 8.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases (Article 6, GDPR):

Contract performance: Processing your images and managing your account.
Legitimate interests: Preventing abuse, improving the Service, and ensuring security.
Consent: Where required, such as for non-essential cookies or marketing communications.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve our image extension service
To manage your account and credit balance
To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse
To respond to your inquiries and support requests
To comply with legal obligations

4. Image Storage and Retention

Uploaded images and results: Automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours of processing.
Account data: Retained as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days.
Usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and abuse prevention.

We never use your uploaded images for AI training or share them with third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information or images. We may share data with:

Service providers who help us operate the platform (cloud hosting, AI processing), bound by data processing agreements.
Law enforcement when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

7. Your Rights

For All Users

Request access to your stored data
Request deletion of your images and account
Opt out of non-essential data collection

Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to restriction: Request we limit processing of your data.
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
Right to opt-out: We do not sell personal information.
Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

8. Cookies

Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, authentication). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our Service. You can opt out via browser settings.

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will promptly delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party APIs for image processing. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@image-extender.online. For EEA residents: you may also contact your local data protection authority.