Política de privacidad

1. General Provisions

1.1. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) defines the procedure for processing and protecting the personal data of users of the website picnize.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website” or “Service”).
1.2. By using the Website, the User confirms that they have carefully read this Policy, understand its contents, and agree to the terms of personal data processing.
1.3. If the User does not agree with the Policy, they must stop using the Website.
1.4. The Service is provided “as is.” The Operator does not guarantee the absence of errors, vulnerabilities, or interruptions in operation. The use of the Website is at the User’s own risk.

2. Personal Data Operator

Operator: Individual Entrepreneur Andrey Valeryevich Zhirikhov
E-mail for inquiries: info@picnize.com

The Operator is the person organizing and/or performing the processing of personal data, as well as determining the purposes and composition of data subject to processing.

3. Legal Framework

Personal data is processed in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, particularly Federal Law No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data.”

4. Types of Data Processed

The Operator may process the following data:

• E-mail address, name (if specified);
• Images uploaded by the User;
• Text requests, comments, metadata;
• IP address, browser and device information, cookies;
• Statistical data about Website usage.

The Operator does not require passport details, document numbers, or any other information unrelated to the functioning of the Service.

5. Purposes of Processing

• Ensuring the correct functioning of the Website and its services;
• Processing images to provide the User with informational results;
• Responding to User inquiries;
• Conducting statistics and analytics;
• Complying with the legal obligations of the Operator.

The obtained results are informational and entertainment in nature and do not constitute expert, psychological, medical, or any other professional conclusions.

6. Principles of Processing

• Processing of data is lawful and fair;
• Data is collected only to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purposes;
• The Operator is not responsible for the accuracy or relevance of the data provided by the User;
• The User bears full responsibility for the legality of uploading photos of third parties.

7. User Consent

7.1. Consent to the processing of personal data is given voluntarily by the User when uploading images, registering, or using the Service.
7.2. Consent is provided electronically and confirmed by an active action (for example, by checking a box).
7.3. The User has the right to withdraw their consent by sending a request to: info@picnize.com.
7.4. Withdrawal of consent may make further use of the Service impossible.

8. Processing of Special Categories of Data

8.1. By uploading an image containing a face, the User gives explicit consent to the processing of biometric features (appearance, facial characteristics, etc.) solely for creating a visual-analytical description.
8.2. The Operator does not identify individuals and does not store original images longer than necessary (up to 30 days or until deletion by the User).
8.3. The analysis results do not constitute diagnostics and cannot be used for legally significant purposes.

9. Transfer of Data to Third Parties

9.1. The Operator does not transfer personal data to third parties, except for:

• contractors ensuring technical operation of the Website (hosting, e-mail, analytics);
• cases explicitly provided for by Russian law;
• anonymized data for statistical purposes.

9.2. All contractors are required to maintain confidentiality.

10. Data Storage and Location

Databases containing the personal data of Russian citizens are located within the territory of the Russian Federation (in accordance with Federal Law No. 242-FZ).

Retention periods:

• User images — up to 30 days;
• User accounts — until deleted by the User;
• Technical logs — up to 12 months.

11. Security Measures

The Operator applies organizational and technical measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access; however, absolute data security is not guaranteed.

The User acknowledges that when transmitting information via the Internet, there is always a risk of unauthorized access.

12. Liability of the Parties

12.1. The Operator is not responsible for:

• actions of third parties who gained access to data not due to the Operator’s fault;
• the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of data provided by the User;
• the User’s use of analysis results;
• any consequences arising from the User providing third-party data without consent;
• interruptions in service operation, data loss, or technical errors.

12.2. The User independently bears responsibility for the legality, content, and accuracy of the data provided.

13. User Rights

The User has the right to:

• request information about their data;
• demand clarification, blocking, or deletion of data;
• withdraw consent for processing;
• file a complaint with the Russian supervisory authority (Roskomnadzor).

Requests should be sent to: info@picnize.com
A response will be provided within 30 calendar days.

14. Cookies

The Website uses cookies solely for functionality and statistical purposes.
The User may disable cookies in their browser settings; however, this may affect the proper functioning of the Service.

15. Minors

The Service is not intended for persons under 14 years of age. If a minor is found to be using the Service, their data will be deleted.

16. Limitation of Liability for Analysis Results

Picnize is an informational and entertainment service.
Image analysis algorithms generate evaluative hypotheses that do not have legal, medical, or psychological significance.
The results are not intended for decision-making affecting the rights or obligations of the User.

17. Policy Changes

The Operator has the right to amend the Policy without prior notice.
The new version takes effect upon publication on the Website.
The current version is always available at: https://picnize.com/privacy.

18. Contacts

Personal Data Operator: Individual Entrepreneur Andrey Valeryevich Zhirikhov
ОГРНИП: 316774600389282
E-mail: info@picnize.com
Address: Moscow, Russia

19. Supervisory Authority

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor)
Website: https://rkn.gov.ru/
Contact form: https://rkn.gov.ru/treatments/