Privacy Policy for AI Photo Enhancer

Privacy Policy for AI Photo Enhancer

Welcome to AI Photo Enhancer (the “App”). This App is provided and controlled by AI Photo Team (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy details our practices for collecting, using, and safeguarding your information when you use our App and related services. It also informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our App and services so you can make informed decisions. Important terms regarding your personal data rights are highlighted in bold.

To provide you with a clear understanding, this Privacy Policy is structured as follows:

How We Collect Your Personal Data

How We Use Your Personal Data

How We Store and Protect Your Personal Data

How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

How We Share and Disclose Your Personal Data

For European Union Users

For California Residents

Protecting Children’s Privacy

Links to Other Sites and Services

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Contact Us

1. How We Collect Your Personal Data

1.1 Personal Data

When you access our Services through your iPhone or other iOS device, we may automatically collect certain information, including but not limited to:

Device Information:

The type of iOS device you are using (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro).

Your device's IP address.

Your device's unique identifiers (e.g., Identifier for Advertising (IDFA), Identifier for Vendors (IDFV)).

Your iOS version.

The type of internet browser you use.

Screen size and density.

Language and country settings.

Time zone.

Device mute status (related to reminder functions, if any).

Usage Data:

Pages of our Services you visit within the App.

Time and date of your visit.

Other diagnostic data, such as crash logs and performance data, to help us improve the App's stability and performance.

Face Data for Enhancement: As this App utilizes facial recognition for photo enhancement, we employ unique facial recognition technology to detect key facial points in the images you provide. This analysis is performed on our servers to achieve the desired enhancements. Critically, we only analyze anonymous data derived from your images. This facial data is not uploaded or disclosed elsewhere without your explicit consent and is used solely for the purpose of providing the enhancement features within the App.

Information Sent by Your Browser/Device: We may also collect information sent by your iOS device when you use our Services, such as hardware model, OS information and version, language and country settings.

Statistical Tools for Improvement: We integrate statistical tools for crash reporting and A/B testing of new features and UI design to enhance user experience. This includes:

Application Information: App Name, Version Number, Build, SDK Name, SDK Version.

Device Information: Model, Screen Size, OEM Name.

Device System Information: OS Name, OS Version, OS Build, System Language, Time Zone, Carrier Country, Carrier Name.

Location Information: Locale, Country Area (This is generally derived from your device settings and IP address, not precise GPS location unless explicitly requested and permitted for specific features in the future).

1.2 iOS Permissions

Photos Permission (Media Library Access): When you use the photo enhancement feature, we require your permission to access your Photos library to allow you to select photographs for editing and to save the finished photographs back to your library. This permission is solely for editing and saving photos initiated by you. We do not automatically access, collect, modify, or delete any other photos or videos in your library. We will collect your selected photographs to our server for processing when you choose to enhance them. We commit to using these photos within reasonable limits, and the collected photos will be permanently deleted from our servers within 7 days.

1.3 Customer Service and Support

When you contact us for feedback or support via email, we will collect your name, email address, and the content of your communication to effectively address your inquiries and provide assistance. We will retain this information only as long as necessary for these purposes.

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes. Except as explicitly stated in this Privacy Policy, we will not disclose your Personal Data to third parties.

To enhance or edit the photos you provide.

To display information about the enhancement or editing process within the App.

To suggest potentially improved versions of your images.

With your explicit consent, you may choose to upload certain images to help us further improve our App and its features through in-depth analysis for optimization.

To improve our enhancement algorithms and overall service quality, including using data for deep learning to refine existing features and develop better solutions.

To provide new image processing capabilities, validate algorithms for future features, and offer faster, high-quality image restoration services.

To provide, maintain, and improve our App and Services, including monitoring usage and performance.

To communicate with you when you provide feedback or error reports, enabling us to address your concerns and provide support.

For the performance of a contract: To fulfill any purchase contracts for products, goods, or Services you may acquire through our App.

To manage and respond to your requests and inquiries.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Personal Data

3.1 Data Transfer

By consenting to this Privacy Policy and submitting your information, you agree to this transfer. We assure you that we will take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We will not transfer your Personal Data to other organizations or countries without ensuring adequate security controls are in place.

3.2 Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements and policies. We may also retain anonymized data for internal analysis to improve our Services.   

If you need to access, copy, or delete your personal data that we store, please contact us via the email provided in Article 11.

3.3 Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal data we process. We strive to prevent accidental loss, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, and destruction of your Personal Data. However, please remember that no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We recommend that you use the App in a secure environment.

4. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like many applications, we may use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand how our App is used, and improve our Services. These technologies help us optimize performance, personalize content, and facilitate certain functionalities.

You can typically manage your cookie preferences through your device settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of the App.

We may also allow third-party analytics providers and advertising partners to collect information about your in-app activities through these technologies for purposes such as analyzing usage trends and delivering targeted advertisements within the App. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and their privacy policies are detailed in Article 5.

5. How We Share and Disclose Your Personal Data

5.1 Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data

Our general policy is to maintain the confidentiality of your Personal Data, except as permitted or required by law.

Law Enforcement: We may disclose your Personal Data if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., court orders).

Company Changes: In the event of an acquisition, merger, or asset sale involving the Company, your Personal Data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Other Legal Requirements: We may disclose your Personal Data when we believe it is necessary to: comply with legal obligations, protect the safety of users and the public, defend our rights and property, prevent fraud or illegal activities, or protect against legal liability.

5.2 Advertising

We may use third-party service providers, such as Google AdMob, to display advertisements within the App to support our services.

AdMob (Google AdMob): AdMob is a mobile advertising platform provided by Google. They may use information about your use of the App to show you relevant ads. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices and how to opt out of AdMob’s interest-based ads here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads and https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en.

We will never share any of your in-app usage data with third-party advertisers that directly identifies you, and your personal data will not be used for external commercial purposes beyond displaying relevant ads within the App.

5.3 Analytics

We utilize third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how our App is used and to improve its functionality and user experience. These services collect anonymized and aggregated data.

Google Analytics: This web analytics service provided by Google tracks and reports App traffic. We use this data to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. You can review Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

5.4 Payments Processors

For any paid products or services offered within the App, we use third-party payment processors.

Apple Store In-App Payments: Payments made through the App Store are handled by Apple. We do not collect or store your payment card details. This information is directly submitted to Apple, and their use of your personal data is governed by their Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/.

6. For European Union Users

Your Personal Data may be processed under the following legal bases according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Obligations: Processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations.

Consent: You have given explicit consent to the processing of your Personal Data for one or more specific purposes.

Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.   

Vital Interests: Processing is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another natural person.

Public Interest: Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.

Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. 

We are always available to clarify the specific legal basis applicable to the processing of your data.

Your Rights under GDPR

We are committed to respecting the confidentiality of your Personal Data and ensuring you can exercise your rights under the GDPR, including:

The right to access: You have the right to know what Personal Data we hold about you and to request a copy of it.

The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data we hold about you.   

The right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Data under certain circumstances.   

The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.   

The right to data portability: You have the right to receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.   

The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.   

The right to withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent to process your Personal Data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.   

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Article 11. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the European Union.   

7. For California Residents

Your Rights under CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

The Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of Personal Data we have collected about you, the sources of the information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.   

The Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.   

The Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your Personal Data as defined under California law. We do not sell your Personal Data for monetary consideration. However, our third-party advertising partners may engage in activities that could be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA. You can manage your preferences regarding personalized ads as described below.

The Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

The Right to Correct Inaccurate Information: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate Personal Data we hold about you.

The Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to request that we limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information for purposes other than providing the services you requested. We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.   

Exercising Your CCPA/CPRA Data Protection Rights

To exercise any of your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us via email at the address provided in Article 11. We will respond to your verifiable request within 45 days, and may extend this period by an additional 45 days with notice.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

While we do not sell your Personal Data for monetary consideration, our third-party advertising partners may use technologies that could be considered "selling" or "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA for interest-based advertising. You can opt out of this as follows:

iOS Limit Ad Tracking: You can enable the "Limit Ad Tracking" setting on your iPhone to restrict the collection and use of your device's advertising identifier for personalized ads. You can find this setting in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking or Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising.

Please note that opting out through your device settings may limit the effectiveness of personalized ads but may not completely stop you from seeing ads.

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). As disclosed in this policy, we inform you about the categories of personal information we collect and how we use it.

“Do Not Track” Policy

Our App does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser or device.

8. We Protect Your Children’s Privacy

We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from 

children under 13.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our servers.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately at the email address provided in Article 11. We will take prompt action to investigate and delete the information.

9. Links to Other Sites and Services

Our App may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to their website or service.   

We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every website and service you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

As our App and Services evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We may also provide a more prominent notification within the App or via other means, as appropriate. 

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.   

11. Contact Us

Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us at:   

yashbaraiya2003@gmail.com

We will do our best to provide you with clear and timely responses to your inquiries. Thank you for your trust in AI Photo Enhancer.