Protect Your Photography with Professional Authentication

1. Service Agreement

By using Aperture Authenticity's services, you agree to these terms and conditions. Our photography authentication services are provided subject to your compliance with these terms.

2. Service Description

We provide digital fingerprinting, copyright protection, image forensics, and legal support services for photographers and creative professionals.

3. User Responsibilities

You must provide accurate information and own the rights to all images submitted for authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account.

4. Payment Terms

Service fees are billed monthly or annually as selected. All payments are non-refundable except as required by law.

5. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the amount paid for services in the 12 months preceding any claim. We provide services on an "as-is" basis.

6. Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your images. We only use submitted images to provide authentication services as described.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate the service agreement with 30 days written notice. Termination does not affect existing authentication records.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by California law. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco County.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information including name, email, phone number, and business details when you register for our services. We also collect technical data about uploaded images for authentication purposes.

2. How We Use Information

Personal information is used to provide authentication services, communicate about your account, and improve our services. Image data is processed to create digital fingerprints and authentication certificates.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users' rights.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information.

5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained for the duration of your account plus 7 years for legal compliance. Authentication records are maintained permanently for verification purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use necessary cookies for service functionality and optional cookies for analytics with your consent.

8. International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and other countries where we operate, with appropriate safeguards in place.

Contact: [email protected] for privacy-related inquiries.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide and improve our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

Required for website functionality, account access, and security. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies:

Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience. These require your consent.

Marketing Cookies:

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. These require your consent.

3. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies for analytics and advertising purposes, subject to their privacy policies.

5. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until expiration or manual deletion.

6. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Check this page regularly for updates.

Contact: [email protected] for cookie-related questions.

1. Copyright Respect

Aperture Authenticity respects intellectual property rights and responds promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices for content on our platform.

2. Filing a DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice, include:

• Your contact information
• Description of copyrighted work
• Location of infringing material
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Physical or electronic signature

3. DMCA Agent Contact

Send notices to:
DMCA Agent
Aperture Authenticity
2847 Market Street, Suite 401
San Francisco, CA 94114
Email: [email protected]

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notification with the same required elements as a takedown notice.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers when appropriate.

6. False Claims

Making false DMCA claims may result in legal liability for damages, attorney fees, and other costs.

7. Processing Time

We aim to process valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours of receipt during business days.

1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Contract performance for service delivery
• Legitimate interests for service improvement
• Legal compliance for regulatory requirements
• Consent for marketing communications

2. Data Subject Rights

Right to Access:

Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification:

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure:

Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing:

Limit how we process your personal data.

Right to Data Portability:

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object:

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

3. Data Protection Officer

Contact our DPO at: [email protected]

4. International Transfers

When transferring data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through:

• Adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Certification schemes

5. Data Breach Notification

We will notify you of any high-risk data breaches within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

6. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at: [email protected] or use our online form. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.