This Privacy Policy explains how Photon collects, uses and protects information related to your use of our photo gallery. We aim to keep this document clear and practical so you understand what happens when you browse our site.
Photon is a static gallery website and does not require you to create an account or submit personal information in order to browse images. However, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage data when you visit the site, including:
This data is collected primarily through standard web server logs and analytics tools and is used in aggregate form to understand how the site is being used.
Photon may use cookies or similar technologies to measure traffic and improve the browsing experience. These cookies typically store anonymous identifiers and do not contain your name, email address or other directly identifying information.
We use analytics data to:
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain layout or performance optimizations but the core gallery will continue to function.
Photon displays many images that are loaded from the Unsplash API. When you browse a gallery or open a particular image, requests are made from your browser to Unsplash’s servers in order to retrieve the photo files and related metadata.
Unsplash may collect its own analytics and usage information in accordance with their independent privacy policy. Photon does not control how Unsplash processes that information. For detailed information, please refer to Unsplash’s official documentation and policies.
If you choose to contact us via the contact page, you may choose to share your name, email address and message content. This information is used solely for responding to your inquiry, handling support requests or discussing potential collaborations.
We do not sell or rent your contact details to third parties. We may keep copies of relevant communication for a reasonable period of time for reference, record‑keeping and to improve our support quality.
Analytics data is generally stored in aggregated form and is used to understand historical trends, such as overall traffic levels and popular content. Contact messages and communication records are retained only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal or security purposes.
In addition to Unsplash, Photon may use third‑party services for hosting, analytics, performance optimization or security. These providers may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses and request information) in order to operate their services. Each provider is responsible for its own privacy practices.
You can influence how your data is used in a few simple ways:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the project evolves or as legal requirements change. The “Privacy Policy” page always reflects the latest version. If a change is material, we may highlight it on the site for better visibility.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how Photon handles information, please reach out via the contact page. We are happy to clarify how the gallery operates and how data is used.