Privacy Policy

Jan 6, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to ShinePhoto. ShinePhoto is a free batch photo cropper that precisely detects subjects and auto-crops. Restore photo quality with an AI Image Enhancer & Upscaler to sharpen, fix, and upscale in seconds. Your privacy matters to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services at https://shinephoto.io.

Information Collection and Use

We collect the following types of data to provide you with a better experience while using ShinePhoto:

Account Information
- What We Collect: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when creating an account.
- Purpose: To manage your account and provide customer support.
Usage Details
- What We Collect: Information about how you use ShinePhoto, including your interactions, features accessed, and usage frequency.
- Purpose: To analyze user engagement and improve our services.
Device Information
- What We Collect: Data regarding the devices you use to access ShinePhoto, such as device type, operating system, and browser type.
- Purpose: To optimize our services for different devices and ensure compatibility.
Cookies
- What We Collect: Small data files placed on your device that help us track user preferences and improve user experience.
- Purpose: To enhance the functionality of our services and personalize your experience.
Photos You Choose to Process
- What We Collect: Images you upload to use features like auto-crop, restore, enhance, and upscale.
- Purpose: To perform the processing you request and return results to you.

Photo Processing and Storage

ShinePhoto is designed so your original photos remain stored locally on your device. When you crop images, only compressed versions are uploaded for processing. Some features require transmitting images to our servers to complete your request. We provide a remote image deletion feature, and you retain full control of your images. When you delete a photo, all remote files associated with that photo are removed.

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. The data we collect is stored securely on our servers, and we implement a variety of security measures including encryption and access controls to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
To provide services through trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.