GDPR Compliance
Learn about how ScreenshotAPI complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and your rights as a data subject.
GDPR Compliant
We are fully compliant with EU data protection regulations
Table of Contents
1. What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It gives individuals more control over their personal data and imposes strict obligations on organizations that process personal data.
At ScreenshotAPI, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements. This page outlines how we meet these obligations and your rights as a data subject.
2. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Right to Information
You have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
Right of Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of data processing.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Account creation, authentication, communication | Contract performance |
| Name | Account personalization, billing | Contract performance |
| Payment Information | Payment processing, invoicing | Contract performance |
| Usage Data | Service improvement, analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Device Information | Security, fraud prevention | Legitimate interest |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
- Legitimate Interest: Processing for our legitimate business interests (e.g., analytics, security)
- Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications)
- Legal Obligation: Processing required by law (e.g., tax records, fraud prevention)
5. Data Processing Activities
Service Provision
We process your data to provide screenshot generation services, manage your account, and handle billing.
Communication
We may contact you about your account, service updates, or respond to your inquiries.
Analytics & Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to improve our service and user experience.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
- Payment Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
- Usage Logs: Retained for 12 months for security and analytics
- Screenshots: Retained according to your chosen retention period
7. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA. When we do, we ensure adequate protection through:
Adequacy Decisions
Transfers to countries with EU-approved data protection standards.
Standard Contractual Clauses
Legally binding contracts ensuring data protection.
8. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, you can:
- Email us at privacy@screenshotapi.net
- Use our contact form
- Manage your preferences in your account settings
Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days (or 60 days for complex requests).
Data Protection Officer
For specific data protection questions or concerns, you can contact our Data Protection Officer.
Contact Information
Questions About Your Data?
We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. Contact us anytime with questions.