Webshots

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2023


This Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed via the website https://webshots.com (the “Site”) and our services “Webshots Wallpaper and Screensaver” or “Wallpaper Photos by Webshots,” via our Applications (the “Apps”) (collectively, we refer to the Apps and all the Site as the “Service”) operated by Threefold Photos, Inc.


INFORMATION COLLECTED
We collect information about you in various ways when you use the Service.

When you visit our Site, some information is automatically collected. For example, when you visit our Site your computer’s operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address, access times, browser type and language, and the website you visited before our site are logged automatically. We also collect information about your usage and activity via the Service.

Cookies. We may automatically collect information using “cookies.” Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive by a website. Among other things, cookies help us improve our Site and your experience. We use cookies to see which areas and features are popular and to count visits to our Site.

Local Shared Objects. We may use local shared objects, also known as cookies, to store your preferences such as volume control or to display content based upon what you view on our Site to personalize your visit. Third party partners provide certain features on our Site and display advertising based upon your Web browsing activity using cookies to collect and store information.


THIRD PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS
We may also use third parties to serve ads on the Site or via the Apps. Certain third parties may automatically collect information about your visits to this and other websites, your IP address, your ISP, the browser you use to visit our Site or use the Apps (but not your name, address, email address, or telephone number). They do this using cookies, clear gifs, or other technologies. Information collected may be used, among other things, to deliver advertising targeted to your interests and to better understand the usage of the Service and the other Site tracked by these third parties. This policy does not apply to, and we are not responsible for, cookies or clear gifs in third party ads, and we encourage you to check the privacy policies of advertisers and/or ad services to learn about their use of cookies and other technology. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, click here: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.


THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS
We may link to the Service via certain third party websites and applications, such as Facebook. In those circumstances, your use of the Service will be subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, whether you are required to click through or otherwise. In addition, the third party website may also impose its own terms and conditions and privacy policies on your activities on their Site. HOWEVER YOU ACCESS THE SERVICE, BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY AND COMPLY WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND THE WEBSHOTS TERMS OF USE AND WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THE ENFORCEABILITY THEREOF.

Our privacy policy does not cover any third-party sites or their services, including social networking services made available through our Site. For information about a third party’s privacy practices, please consult its privacy policy.

Please be mindful of your own privacy needs as you choose who to connect with and what to share and make public. We cannot control the privacy or security of information you choose to make public. If you share information about others, we suggest you get consent for any information you may share about them.


USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We use personal information collected via the Service for purposes described in this Policy. The primary form of personal information we collect is your email address which is used to authenticate you to our service and to deliver image content directly to your inbox. If you become a paying member of Webshots, we use a sub-processor (Recurly, Inc) to store additional information required to authenticate and bill your credit card provider.

Other information such as visits and clicks are used to help us assess and improve the Webshots product and service.

SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
With your consent, we share information with the following 3rd party sub-processors who maintain their own privacy policies and GDPR compliance.

Third party email services are used to deliver content emails when you subscribe to Webshots.

Third party support email are also used when you send feedback or have questions with Webshots.

Recurly and Stripe billing platforms are used if you become a Premium member of Webshots.

We use Google Analytics and Google AdWords on our website and Google may place cookies in your web browser. Our policy does not cover their use of cookies. With Webshots, cookies are used to help keep track of your login/logout.

If you need to opt out from sharing of this information with these 3rd parties, please contact us at support@webshots.com and we can help you take action.

SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We take reasonable steps to help protect your personal information in an effort to prevent loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.


YOUR INFORMATION CHOICES AND CHANGES
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as emails about your accounts or our ongoing business relations. You may also send requests about your contact preferences and changes to your information including requests to opt-out of sharing your personal information with third parties by emailing support@webshots.com.

Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Service. To opt-out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Site or Apps visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.


If you have a Webshots account, you can access your personal information on the website and the desktop application. If you wish to modify or delete your account, please email support@webshots.com and your request will be handled immediately.

To protect information from accidental or malicious destruction, we may maintain residual copies for a brief time period. But, if you delete your account, your information and content will be unrecoverable after that time. Webshots may preserve and maintain copies of your information when required to do so by law.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may change this Policy from time to time. If we make any changes to this Policy, we will change the “Last Updated” date above.


Data Security
We use encryption (HTTPS/TLS) to protect data transmitted to and from our site. However, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee security. You use the Service at your own risk, and you’re responsible for taking reasonable measures to secure your account.


QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at support@webshots.com.

Data Protection Statement for European Union Users
Description of Processing Activity
Webshots collects minimal personal information to provide an account, service communication, and delivery of image content by email. Paying subscribers must also provide payment information. Webshots shares minimal data with service providers.


Purposes of Processing
  • Provide, test, promote, and improve the services
  • Gather usage statistics of services
  • Provide access to paid content
  • Provide customer support
  • Serve advertisements through Google AdWords
Legal Bases
In order to provide the services, Weebshots collects and stores personal data about its users on the legal basis of consent given when you create an account and agree to the Privacy Policy.

Categories of Personal Data Collected
Logged Out Users
  • IP Address
  • Browser Information
  • DNT Status
Logged In Users
  • Email Address
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • IP Address
  • Browser Information, Display Information
  • Application Settings
  • Actions (Wallpaper, Playlists, Favorite, Share)
  • Billing information and payment history for paying subscribers with Payment Processors
Categories of Recipients
Webshots shares minimal personal data with third-party processors in order to provide the Services. These processors offer at least the same level of data protection as that set out in this statement. This includes the following categories of recipients: Hosting, Storage, & Other Infrasructure, Security, Analytics, Communication & Support, and Payment Processors


Payment Processors
Webshots provides Services in conjunction with several payment processors, including: Recurly, Stripe, Paypal, Google Play, and Apple Pay, through which users may pay for Webshots memberships or receive payment based on participation in our Partner program. Those companies acting as payment processors may collect and store personal data related to your billing information and history in order to provide their services, and may collect and store personal data and business data to prevent fraud and other abuse.


Cross-Border Transfers
Webshots is hosted in the United States. By using these services, you authorize Webshots to transfer, store, and use your information in the United States and any other country where we operate. Where your data is disclosed to our processors, it is subject by contract to at least the same level of data protection as that set out in this statement.


Retention
Webshots retains personal data associated with your account for the lifetime of your account. If you would like to delete your personal information, you can delete your account at any time.


Rights of Data Subjects
  • If you sign up for a Webshots account, you may at any time request an export of your personal information from support@webshots.com.
  • You may correct information associated with your account from the Settings page.
  • You may withdraw consent by deleting your account with an email to support@webshots.com.
  • You may object at any time to the use of your personal data by contacting support@webshots.com.
  • You may at any time lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data by Webshots with the Supervisory Authority of your EU member state.