I’ve been thinking a lot about privacy when using AI image tools lately. I tried one a few weeks ago just out of curiosity, but then I started wondering what actually happens to the photos after upload. Are they stored, reused, or deleted? I’m not paranoid, just genuinely unsure how careful we should be with personal images online.
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Yeah, that concern is totally valid. I work in IT (nothing fancy, mostly backend stuff), and from experience I can say that “we don’t store your data” can mean very different things depending on implementation. Some platforms delete images quickly, others keep them temporarily for model improvement or debugging. When I was checking different tools, I made a habit of reading privacy policies line by line and also testing behavior (like re-uploading similar images later to see if results felt cached). With tools like clothoff I personally look for clear statements about automatic deletion and no human review, because that’s where many services get vague. My rule of thumb: never upload images you wouldn’t be okay losing control over, avoid real names or faces when possible, and use throwaway emails. It’s not about fear, just basic digital hygiene in 2026.