Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 24, 2026
1. What We Collect
| Data | Why | How Long |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Deliver your results | Kept for order records |
| Uploaded photo | AI processing | Deleted immediately after processing |
| Processed result | Delivery to you | Deleted after 48 hours |
| Payment info | Process payment | Handled entirely by Stripe |
2. How We Use Your Data
- Process your photo with AI and deliver the result to your email.
- Send order confirmation and delivery emails.
- We do not sell, share, or use your photos for training AI models.
- We do not send marketing emails unless you opt in.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following services to operate Highlight Forge:
- Stripe — Payment processing. Your payment details are handled directly by Stripe and never touch our servers. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google Gemini — AI image processing. Your photo is sent to Google's API for editing. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare R2 — Temporary file storage. Photos are stored encrypted and deleted automatically.
- Resend — Email delivery. Used to send your results and order confirmations.
4. Data Security
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted in transit).
- Uploaded photos are deleted from our servers immediately after AI processing completes.
- Processed results are deleted after 48 hours.
- We do not store your payment card information — Stripe handles this securely.
5. Your Rights
You can:
- Request deletion of any data we hold about you.
- Ask what data we have associated with your email.
- Contact us at any time with privacy concerns.
6. Cookies
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics on our website. Stripe may set cookies during the checkout process as part of their fraud prevention.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. If photos of minors are uploaded, the uploader must be a parent, guardian, or authorized coach.
8. Changes
We may update this policy as our service evolves. Material changes will be posted on this page.
9. Contact
Privacy questions? Email us at support@highlightforge.ai.