A Straightforward Note Before We Begin

Most privacy policies are written by lawyers, for lawyers. This one is written for you, the person actually visiting this website. We have kept the legal language where it is genuinely necessary, and replaced the rest with plain English. If something is unclear, contact us and we will explain it.

Who We Are

Freepikz is a photography and visual content website. When we say “we,” “us,” or “our” throughout this policy, we are referring to the team behind Freepikz.

When we say “you” or “your,” we mean you,  anyone visiting, browsing, or interacting with this website.

What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: what you give us directly, and what gets collected automatically when you use the site.

Information You Give Us Directly

If you reach out through our contact form or send us an email, we collect:

• Your name (if you provide it).
• Your email address.
• The content of your message.

We do not sell this information. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit permission. We use it only to respond to you.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Feepikz, certain data is collected automatically by the tools we use to run and improve the site. This includes:

• Your IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• The device you are using.
• Pages you visit and how long you spend on them.
• Where you came from (referring to a website or search engine).
• Approximate geographic location (country or city level, not your exact address).

This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. More on that below.

Cookies: What They Are and What We Use

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember preferences, track usage, and serve relevant content.

Freepikz uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies These are required for the website to function properly. Without them, certain parts of the site would not work. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, how people navigate the site, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us make the website better.
• Advertising Cookies We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on Freepikz. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These are interest-based, contextual advertisements.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
• Third-Party Cookies Some of our content may include embeds or links from third-party platforms (such as YouTube, social media, or external image sources). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control those cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with.

Google AdSense and Advertising

Freepikz participates in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads to visitors based on their interests and browsing behavior.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Freepikz and other sites on the internet.

For more information on how Google uses data when you visit sites that use Google products, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners

How We Use Your Information

Here is what we actually do with the data we collect:

• Run and maintain the website.
• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
• Respond to messages you send us through the contact form.
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Monitor for spam, abuse, or security issues.

We do not:

• Sell your personal information to anyone.
• Share your data with third parties except where required by law or necessary to run the site (such as Google Analytics and AdSense).
• Use your data for purposes you have not been informed about.

Third-Party Links

Freepikz may contain links to external websites, photography resources, tools, references, or sources we mention in our content. Once you click a link and leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data.

If you are in the European Union (GDPR):

• The right to access the data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your data.
• The right to object to how we process your data.
• The right to data portability.

If you are in California (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect and why.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact Us page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained in line with Google Analytics’ default retention settings. We do not store personal data indefinitely or beyond what is needed.

Children’s Privacy

Freepikz is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, when our tools change, when laws change, or when we add new features to the site. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

We recommend checking this page periodically. Continued use of Freepikz after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.