Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information to provide and improve our Services.

a) Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

• Device Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Device type, model, and operating system
• App usage data (e.g., session duration, screens viewed, number of identification scans)
• Time and date of usage
• Crash logs and diagnostics data

This information helps us understand how users interact with our apps and improve AI accuracy.

b) Camera and Images

Our apps require camera access to perform AI-powered identification. When you take a photo or upload an image:

• Images are processed locally on your device or sent to our AI recognition service
• We do not store your photos permanently on our servers
• Images are used solely for the purpose of identification and are not shared with third parties for marketing

c) Personal Information

In some cases, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information, such as:

• Email address (e.g., for support or account-related communication)
• Any information you voluntarily provide

We only collect such information when necessary and use it solely for the purposes described in this Policy.

d) Location Information

We do not collect precise location data (such as GPS coordinates) unless you explicitly grant permission for location-based species filtering features.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain our Services
• Improve user experience and app performance
• Analyze usage trends and optimize identification accuracy
• Provide customer support
• Send important updates, notices, and optional marketing communications

3. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate third-party tools and services that may collect data independently.

These may include:

• Google Play Services
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Google AdMob (advertising)
• RevenueCat (subscription management)

Each third-party provider has its own Privacy Policy governing how they process your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only in the following cases:

• Legal requirements: to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Protection: to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud
• Service providers: with trusted partners who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Aggregated data: anonymized data for analytics and business improvements

5. Data Retention

We retain data:

• For as long as necessary to provide our Services
• For a reasonable period after usage for analytics and legal purposes

If you wish to request deletion of your data, contact us at: brainpower.appstudio@gmail.com

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Stop data collection by uninstalling the app
• Request access to your data
• Request deletion of your data

You can exercise these rights by contacting us via email.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure data storage
• Access controls
• Industry-standard safeguards

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our Services after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

10. Your Consent

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

📧 brainpower.appstudio@gmail.com