PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you utilize our services. It also explains your privacy rights and the legal protections afforded to you. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information of our users and their contacts.
By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, sharing, and processing of your personal information as described in this policy. We use your personal data to enhance and deliver our services effectively.
PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED
Types of Data Collected:
Personal Information User Provide
We do not collect personal information without your explicit consent.
For core functionality, the app allows you to upload images from your photo library, which may contain facial features. When you upload an image, our system analyzes facial geometry, landmarks, and key points (such as the position of eyes, nose, and mouth) solely to provide AI-based artistic effects, filters, and image generation features that you request.
We do not collect or process biometric identifiers for authentication, identification, surveillance, or profiling purposes.
Uploaded images are transmitted securely to our private cloud infrastructure for processing.
Information Collected Automatically
Cookies: Our services utilize cookies to collect information to enhance user experience, understand user engagement and improve our services.
Data Obtained from Third Parties
We collect data from third-party services to enhance user experience and improve our offerings:
Firebase Analytics: Used to track user interactions and monitor subscription plans purchased by users.
Facebook SDK: Used to track the performance of advertisements and their impact on user engagement.
Adjust: Used to analyze advertising performance and track subscription plans purchased by users.
Advertising and Partner Services: We may receive additional information from our advertising partners and third parties to better understand user behavior and improve service delivery.
Note: We do not collect any personal data directly from you without your explicit consent or from publicly available sources. All third-party data is processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and is used solely to enhance our services.
YOUR CONSENT AND USAGE PERSONAL INFORMATION
Granting Consent:
By registering or creating a profile on our platform, you explicitly agree to our processing of your personal data as detailed in this Privacy Policy.
How We Utilize Your Information:
We use the personal information collected to:
Enhance Service Delivery: Provide and maintain the quality of our services.
Personalize Experience: Tailor content and advertisements to better match your interests and improve your overall service experience.
Manage Your Account: Support the management of your service usage, enabling access to various functionalities as a registered user.
Communicate: Contact you with updates, security alerts, and promotional messages through email or other forms of communication.
USE OF FACE DATA
Face data derived from user-uploaded images is used exclusively to:
Generate AI-based artistic transformations;
Apply filters and visual effects;
Align generated outputs accurately with the structure of your facial features.
Face data is not used for identity verification, biometric recognition, or cross-service tracking.
Our application processes facial geometry data solely for applying AI-based artistic effects. All image processing occurs on our secure, private cloud infrastructure. We do not store facial data or biometric identifiers permanently; all such data is immediately deleted once the image generation process is complete. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest and is never shared with third-party entities.
Analytical Use and Compliance:
We analyze anonymized or aggregated data to enhance our services and ensure compliance with legal requirements, aiding in the prevention of fraud and illegal activities. Data collected for one purpose cannot be reused for another without additional consent unless permitted by law.
Advertisements and Analytics:
Third-party analytics may be used to understand service usage patterns and improve service delivery. These analytics are derived from data collected through cookies and similar technologies, which do not contain personally identifiable information. Our app does not covertly build user profiles based on collected data, and we do not facilitate or encourage others to identify anonymous users or reconstruct user profiles based on collected data.
Cookies:
Cookies are utilized to understand user interactions and store preferences related to your service use. You can manage these settings to adjust your privacy preferences.
Your Privacy Rights:
You have the right to opt out of receiving promotional communications and can manage, access, or modify your personal data, except where retained for legitimate business or legal reasons.
Policy Updates:
This Privacy Policy is subject to updates, which will be reflected in the revised document available on our platform. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued engagement with our services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the terms.
By using our services, you confirm that you understand and agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy, ensuring a secure and transparent user experience.
SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not share your data with other companies, organizations and individuals unless one of the following circumstances applies:
Sharing with your Consent:
We do not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
After obtaining your consent, we will share the data that you have authorized with specified third parties or categories of third parties to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Compliance and Protection of Rights:
We may disclose your personal information if it is necessary to:
Comply with legal requirements or respond to valid legal processes, such as search warrants, court orders, or subpoenas.
Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, us, or the public as required or permitted by law.
Service Providers and Partners:
We may share only the minimum personal information necessary with third parties to provide, improve, promote, and protect our services. Face data and uploaded images are not shared with third-party AI providers, advertising networks, data brokers, or analytics platforms. Cloud hosting services (such as Amazon Web Services – AWS) act solely as infrastructure providers and process data under our control and contractual safeguards. Data collected from the app can only be shared with third parties to improve the app or for advertising purposes. These include:
Service Providers: We engage various service providers who perform functions on our behalf. For instance, we may share personal information such as: Names, email addresses, service usage data, and transaction histories, … with companies that help us with IT services, customer service, and payment processing like Apple pay. These service providers are bound by strict data protection clauses and are only allowed to use your personal information as directed by us to provide the specific services.
Business Partners: We may share limited data such as: Contact details and demographic information, … with our business partners with whom we collaborate to provide you the best services or promotional offers. This is only done with your explicit consent and is strictly controlled under confidentiality agreements, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and limiting use to the agreed purposes.
Business Transfers:
In cases of business negotiations, mergers, acquisitions, or sale of company assets, your personal information may be shared or transferred as part of the transaction.
Public Interactions:
If you engage in activities on public areas of our services, your information can be seen by others and may be read, collected, or used by them. You are advised to exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information in these areas.
Cookies:
We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions. This helps us offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
APP-SPECIFIC PERMISSIONS
The main Permissions used by Lensie AI - Photo Generator are described below.
Permission 1: Privacy - Tracking Usage Description
This app requests permission to track your activity across apps and websites owned by other companies. This data is used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Tracking is conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws and is only applicable for devices running iOS 14 or later.
Permission 2: Privacy - Photo Library Usage Description
This app requires access to your photo library to enable you to browse and select images for use within the app. Access is limited to only those images you choose to interact with, and no other images or data from your library are accessed or stored without your explicit consent.
Permission 3: Privacy - Camera Usage Description
This app requires access to your camera to capture images directly within the app. This access is necessary to provide functionalities such as real-time editing, customization, or image enhancement. The camera is used solely for the purpose of the app’s features, and no images are captured or stored without user consent.
Permission 4: Privacy - Photo Library Additions Usage Description
This app requires permission to save edited or generated images directly to your photo library. This ensures that users have full control over the storage and management of their images. The app will not alter, delete, or access any other files in your library without explicit authorization.
Permission 5: Push Notification
This app requests permission to send push notifications to deliver important updates, feature announcements, reminders, and personalized recommendations. Notifications are sent in compliance with Apple’s guidelines, and users can manage or disable notifications at any time in their device settings.
These permissions are necessary to provide the app's core functionalities and are handled in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, ensuring user trust and transparency.
INFORMATION SECURITY AND TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
International Data Transfers:
Your personal information may be processed outside your country of residence by our staff, affiliates, or third-party service providers. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected according to the security standards of our service, regardless of where it is processed.
Safeguarding Measures:
We implement strong contractual arrangements and security measures to protect your data when it is transferred internationally. This includes using encryption, secure data transfer protocols, and ensuring that all data handlers comply with our data protection and privacy standards.
All uploaded images and associated facial geometry data are protected through encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and encryption at rest within our secured cloud environment.
Access to such data is restricted through access control and monitoring mechanisms.
Face Data Handling and Protection
Face data is processed either locally on your device or within our secure cloud infrastructure solely for the purpose of generating the AI-based result you request.
Uploaded images and associated facial geometry data are retained strictly on a transient basis and are temporarily stored only for the duration of the AI processing session. Once the generated image is completed and delivered to you, the original uploaded image and any derived facial geometry data are immediately and automatically deleted from our servers.
Face data is encrypted in transit and at rest and is not shared with any third-party AI providers, advertising networks, or data brokers.
Data Security Practices:
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, we employ a variety of security technologies and procedures. These include encryption, firewalls, and access controls that restrict who can access your data and how it is used. Our security measures are designed to provide a level of protection that matches or exceeds industry standards.
Handling Data Risks:
While we endeavor to secure your data, the transmission of information over the internet can never be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your personal information when using digital services, including monitoring your account settings and access privileges.
Correcting and Updating Your Information:
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. If your personal data changes, or if you no longer wish to use our service, you may correct, update, or remove the information by making a direct request to us.
ACCESSING AND UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your Rights to Access and Control Personal Data:
You have the right to access, review, and manage your personal data stored by us. Under applicable laws, you can request information about the data we hold on you, as well as request updates, corrections, or deletions of any inaccuracies.
How to Manage Your Information:
You can exercise your data protection rights through several options:
Update and Correct: Directly modify your personal details via your account settings.
Privacy Controls: Adjust settings to manage the use of your data, including opting out of targeted advertising and managing communication preferences.
Limitations on Access:
In certain circumstances, as permitted or required by law, your ability to access or control your personal data may be limited. The scope of access may also vary by the specific services and products you utilize.
Processing Requests:
We endeavor to promptly fulfill requests to access or modify personal information. You can initiate these requests through the contact options available on our platform.
Additional Support:
If certain personal data cannot be accessed or controlled via our standard tools or if you have specific inquiries regarding your data rights, please reach out to us directly for assistance.
Transparency and Accountability:
We regularly review and report on the requests we receive to access or control personal data, ensuring transparency and accountability in our data handling practices.
MINORS
Data Collection and Consent:
We comply with legal requirements not to collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that such information has been collected without consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Parental Rights:
Parents or guardians have the right to review, manage, and delete their child’s information. We provide tools and support to facilitate these actions.
Revoking Consent:
At any time, parents or guardians can revoke their consent and request the deletion of their child’s information from our systems.
Reporting Issues:
For issues regarding the protection of minors’ data, please contact us immediately.
DATA RETENTION POLICY
Uploaded images and associated facial geometry data are stored on a strictly temporary basis for processing purposes only.
Once the AI-generated result is delivered, the original image and derived facial geometry data are immediately and automatically deleted from our servers.
We do not retain facial data beyond the completion of the processing session.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may revise our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or service offerings. When updates are made, we will notify you by sending an email and/or displaying a prominent notice on our service. Additionally, we will update the 'Last updated' date at the top of the Privacy Policy, which can be viewed on this page.
For significant changes, we may also send a push notification directly through the service.
We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting the personal information we collect. Continued use of the service after any updates signifies your agreement to the revised policy.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding certain personal information, you are encouraged to contact us. The contact information is:
APERO TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PTE. LTD.
support@lensie.ai