Are my uploaded images publicly visible by default?

Yes, when you upload images to Imgur.com, they are publicly visible by default. However, Imgur offers the option to set your images as private through the use of Albums. By default, individual images are publicly accessible and shareable via direct link or embed code. This ensures ease of use when sharing images with others. However, if you want to maintain privacy or restrict access to your images, you can create an album and set its privacy to either hidden or secret. The hidden album can still be accessed by anyone with the direct link, while the secret album requires a password for access. These privacy settings provide users with control over the visibility and accessibility of their uploaded images.