Privacy

Privacy Policy

Editorial Stocks

Last Updated: 01/01/2026

Editorial Stocks respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use www.editorialstocks.com.

By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

Create an account (Seller or Purchaser)
Purchase or license images
Upload content as a Seller
Contact customer support

This may include:

Full name
Email address
Username and password
Billing and payment details
Tax or payout details (for Sellers)
Communications with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited and usage data
Date and time of access

1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze traffic and performance
Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Create and manage user accounts
Process payments and payouts
License and deliver digital content
Communicate important updates
Provide customer support
Prevent fraud and misuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Payment processors and payout providers
Hosting and technical service providers
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
Law enforcement in response to valid legal requests

All third parties are required to protect your information.

4. Seller (Contributor) Information

For Sellers, we may collect additional information necessary for:

Royalty payments
Tax reporting
Identity verification

Seller data is used strictly for operational and legal purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Users)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Opt out of certain data processing

Requests can be submitted to:

mail@editorialstocks.com

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Receive equal service and pricing
Requests will be verified before processing.

9. Children’s Privacy

Editorial Stocks does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Third-Party LinkS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. International Users

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be effective upon posting on the Website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

mail@editorialstocks.com