Privacy Policy for Sumi-e AI Photo Maker

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Sumi-e AI Photo Maker ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our App.

Information We Collect

1. Photos and Images

• What we collect: Photos you select from your camera roll or capture using your camera
• How we use it: Solely to generate Sumi-e style artwork through our AI service
• Storage: Images are processed temporarily in memory and are NOT stored on our servers
• Deletion: Original photos are removed from memory immediately after processing

2. Generated Artwork

• Local Storage Only: All generated artwork is stored locally on your device
• No Cloud Storage: We do not upload or store your artwork on any external servers
• Your Control: You have full control over saving, sharing, or deleting your artwork

3. Device Information

• Device Identifier: We collect a unique device identifier (iOS Vendor ID) for purchase validation
• Purpose: Used solely to track credit balance and validate in-app purchases
• No Personal Link: This identifier cannot be used to identify you personally

4. Purchase Information

• What we collect: Transaction IDs and purchase receipts through RevenueCat
• Purpose: To validate purchases and manage your credit balance
• Payment Processing: We do not store credit card information; all payments are processed through Apple's App Store

5. Usage Analytics (Anonymous)

• What we collect: Anonymous app usage statistics (screens viewed, features used)
• Purpose: To improve app performance and user experience
• No Personal Data: Analytics data contains no personally identifiable information

Information We DO NOT Collect

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Contact lists
• Social media accounts
• Browsing history
• Other apps data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To process your photos and generate Sumi-e artwork
2. Purchase Management: To track your credit balance and validate purchases
3. App Improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve features
4. Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All API communications are encrypted using HTTPS
• Local Storage: Artwork is stored using iOS secure file system
• No Cloud Backup: Your photos and artwork are never uploaded to cloud servers
• Temporary Processing: Images exist in memory only during processing

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

Google Gemini API

• Purpose: To generate Sumi-e style artwork from your photos
• Data Shared: Temporarily sends your photo for processing
• Privacy: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Retention: Google processes images temporarily and does not retain them

RevenueCat

• Purpose: To manage in-app purchases and subscriptions
• Data Shared: Device ID and purchase information
• Privacy: Subject to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy

Apple Services

• Purpose: App Store purchases and iOS system features
• Privacy: Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

1. Access: View your locally stored artwork anytime in the app
2. Deletion: Delete any artwork from your device at any time
3. Control: Choose which photos to process and which artwork to keep
4. Opt-out: You can stop using the app at any time; all data remains on your device

Data Retention

• Photos: Deleted from memory immediately after processing
• Artwork: Stored locally on your device until you choose to delete
• Device ID: Retained as long as you use the app for purchase validation
• No Server Retention: We do not retain any data on our servers

International Data Transfers

Your photos are temporarily transmitted to Google's Gemini API servers for processing. Google may process your data in countries outside your location. By using our App, you consent to these transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [Your support email] Website: [Your website]

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple App Store Guidelines
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

Your Consent

By using Sumi-e AI Photo Maker, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.