Effective Date: March 7, 2026
Last Updated: March 7, 2026
At 121clicks.com, accessible from https://121clicks.com, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate and improve our website.
Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as:
Name
Email address
This information may be collected when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Submit photography work to be featured
Contact us via forms or email
Log Files
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information including:
IP address
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time stamp
Referring/exit pages
Device information
This information is used for analytics, security, and website performance monitoring.
Image Data (EXIF Metadata)
If you submit photographs to be featured on 121clicks.com, the images may contain EXIF metadata such as:
Camera model
Aperture / shutter speed
Timestamp
Location data (if embedded)
This metadata may be processed to provide technical context for educational photography content.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process personal data based on the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or submit content.
Legitimate Interests – to improve our website, analyze traffic, and maintain security.
Legal Obligations – when required by law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Operate and maintain our website
Publish photography features and editorial content
Improve, personalize, and expand website content
Analyze traffic and user engagement
Communicate with users (newsletters, responses, updates)
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
121clicks.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience.
Cookies help us:
Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve content performance
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and user behavior.
You can opt out here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Partners
Advertising partners such as Google AdSense may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies.
5. AI and Automated Technologies
In line with modern digital publishing standards:
Content Assistance
AI tools may occasionally assist with:
research support
prompt generation
workflow assistance
However:
All editorial content is reviewed and verified by human editors, including Venkat Prakash and the editorial team.
Automated Decision Making
121clicks.com does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
maintaining website functionality
fulfilling legal obligations
resolving disputes
enforcing policies
User data submitted through forms or email may be stored for administrative and editorial purposes.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
However, we may share limited data with trusted service providers such as:
analytics services
hosting providers
email service providers
These partners are required to protect your information.
8. International Data Transfers
Because the internet is global, information may be transferred and processed outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA).
When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data.
9. GDPR Data Protection Rights (UK & EU Users)
Users located in the UK or European Economic Area have the right to:
Access – request copies of your personal data
Rectification – correct inaccurate information
Erasure – request deletion of your data
Restriction of Processing – limit how we use your data
Data Portability – receive your data in portable format
Withdraw Consent – withdraw previously given consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have specific rights including:
The right to know what personal information we collect
The right to request deletion of personal data
The right to request disclosure of data collected
The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
121clicks.com does not sell personal information.
Requests can be made by contacting us via email.
11. Children’s Information
Protecting children online is very important to us.
121clicks.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: https://121clicks.com/contact
