Privacy Policy for PicPrompt: AI Photo Editor

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

aramo developer ("we", "our", or "us") operates the PicPrompt: AI Photo Editor mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our App.

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (Device ID)
• Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID (for personalized ads through AdMob)
• Usage Data: App usage statistics, crash reports, and performance data
• Network Information: IP address, network type (Wi-Fi, mobile data) - used for fetching image prompts from our servers

Information You Provide

• Favorites: Your favorite prompts are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences
• Copied Prompts: When you copy prompts, this information is stored locally on your device clipboard (managed by your device, not our App)

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information
• Location Data: We do not collect precise location data
• Photos/Images: We do not access, store, or transmit your personal photos or images

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

1. Advertising: To display personalized and non-personalized advertisements through Google AdMob
2. App Functionality: To provide core features like:
   • Loading image prompts from our servers
   • Caching prompts for offline use
   • Storing your favorite prompts locally
3. Analytics: To improve app performance, fix crashes, and enhance user experience

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

Google AdMob

• Purpose: Display advertisements (Banner, Interstitial, Rewarded, Native, App Open ads)
• Data Collected:
  • Device ID
  • Advertising ID
  • Approximate location (for ad targeting)
  • App activity (for ad personalization)
• Data Sharing: Data is shared with Google and third-party ad networks
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID)

Network Services

• Purpose: Fetching image prompts and images from our servers
• Data Collected: IP address (automatically collected by network requests)
• Data Storage: Images are cached locally on your device for offline use

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Google AdMob: For advertising purposes (as described above)
• Service Providers: To help us operate the App (hosting, CDN services)

All data sharing is done in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Data Storage

• Local Storage:
  • Your favorites and preferences are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences
  • Cached image prompts and images are stored locally for offline access
  • This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
• Server Storage:
  • Image prompts and metadata are stored on our servers
  • We do not store any personal information on our servers

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between the App and our servers uses HTTPS encryption
• Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's security features
• No Personal Data: We do not collect or store personally identifiable information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: You can view your locally stored favorites within the App
• Delete Your Data:
  • Uninstall the App to remove all locally stored data
  • Clear app data through your device settings
• Opt-out of Personalized Ads:
  • Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID (Android)
  • This will reset your advertising ID and opt you out of personalized ads
• Uninstall: You can uninstall the App at any time, which will remove all locally stored data

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data
• Server Data: Image prompts and metadata are retained on our servers for App functionality
• AdMob Data: Retained according to Google's Privacy Policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• For significant changes, we may notify you through the App

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Your Consent

By using our App, you consent to:

• The collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
• The sharing of information with third-party services (AdMob) as described above

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our App.

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Compliance

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Last updated: December 2024