Privacy and Security Policy

At The Momento, we deeply value the trust our photographers and community place in us. Protecting your personal information, creative work, and ensuring ethical use of photography are fundamental to our mission. This Privacy and Security Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data and creative content in alignment with legal standards and photography ethics.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, profile details, and optional data like location and biography to create your professional profile.
Photographs and Creative Content: Any photos you submit, along with titles, descriptions, and metadata, become part of your portfolio hosted on our platform.
Usage Data: We collect analytics about how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited and submissions made, to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and maintain your professional portfolio.

To feature your work in collections, exhibitions, and promotional materials with your permission.

To communicate important updates, opportunities, and support.

To improve our platform based on user interaction and feedback.

To comply with legal requirements and protect against unauthorized use or abuse.

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access protocols to safeguard your data.

Your photographs are stored securely, and access is controlled to prevent unauthorized downloads or misuse.

Regular audits and updates ensure ongoing protection against emerging threats.

4. Photography Ethics and Rights

All photographs submitted must be your original work. By uploading, you confirm you hold the rights or necessary permissions to share the image.

We respect your intellectual property rights and will never use your images without attribution or explicit consent.

The Momento strictly prohibits content that infringes copyrights, promotes hate speech, violence, or invades privacy.

Photographers retain full copyright over their images; however, submitting photos grants The Momento a non-exclusive license to display and promote your work within the platform and related channels.

5. Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Data may be shared with trusted service providers for hosting, payment processing, or analytics, always under strict confidentiality agreements.

Your photos may be featured on partner sites or exhibitions only with your consent.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data and photographs at any time.

You can control visibility settings for your portfolio and opt-out of marketing communications.

If you believe your work has been used improperly, contact us immediately for resolution.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

The Momento is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children below this age.

Our Commitment

By joining The Momento, you agree to this Privacy and Security Policy. We are committed to transparency and ongoing improvement in safeguarding your work and information.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at:

info@themomento.co.uk