Summary: We respect your privacy. Your photos are processed securely and never stored on our servers. We don't sell your data.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Christmas Dog Cards ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Photos You Provide
When you use our App, you may provide photos of your dog to generate Christmas cards. These photos are:
- Sent securely to Google's Gemini AI service for processing
- Used solely to generate your Christmas card
- Not stored on our servers after processing
- Not used for any other purpose
2.2 Purchase Information
If you make in-app purchases, payment processing is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or store your payment information.
2.3 Analytics Data
We may collect anonymous usage analytics through:
- Firebase Analytics: To understand how users interact with the App
- Crashlytics: To identify and fix technical issues
This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.
2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your name or contact information
- Your location data
- Your device contacts
- Any photos beyond what you explicitly submit
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate AI-powered Christmas cards from your photos
- Process in-app purchases through Apple
- Improve App performance and user experience
- Fix bugs and technical issues
4. Third-Party Services
Our App uses the following third-party services:
4.1 Google Gemini AI
Your photos are processed by Google's Gemini AI to generate Christmas cards. Google's privacy policy applies to this processing: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 RevenueCat
We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases. RevenueCat's privacy policy: RevenueCat Privacy Policy
4.3 Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for analytics and crash reporting. Firebase privacy information: Firebase Privacy
5. Data Security
We take data security seriously:
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Photos are processed in memory and not stored permanently
- We do not maintain databases of user photos
- Purchase data is handled securely by Apple
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Photos: Deleted immediately after processing
- Analytics: Retained for up to 14 months (Firebase default)
- Crash reports: Retained for 90 days
7. Children's Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Right to access your data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to opt-out of analytics
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
9. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@dowhiletrue.co