PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: December 12, 2024
AI Face & Skin Scanner ("App")
IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
AI Face & Skin Scanner is designed for informational and educational purposes ONLY. This app does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The AI-powered skin analysis feature is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare provider or dermatologist.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in this app.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to AI Face & Skin Scanner. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information
• Profile data: Name, age range, skin type, skin concerns
• Location data: General location for climate-based recommendations
• Preferences: Wake/sleep times, skincare budget, product preferences
2.2 Face and Image Data
Our app captures photographs of your face solely for the purpose of analyzing visible skin conditions.
WHAT WE COLLECT:
• Temporary facial photographs captured via your device camera
• Progress photos you choose to save locally
WHAT WE DO NOT COLLECT:
• Biometric data or facial recognition data
• Face ID or authentication data
• Facial geometry or mapping data
• Any data that could be used to identify you biometrically
The photographs captured are standard images used exclusively for visual skin analysis (detecting acne, wrinkles, dark circles, pores, hydration levels, etc.). We do NOT use facial recognition technology or collect biometric identifiers.
2.3 Usage Data
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Device information (device type, OS version)
• Crash reports and performance data
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Skin Analysis
Face images are used exclusively for:
• AI-powered skin condition analysis (for informational purposes only)
• Generating a skin health score (0-100)
• Providing general skincare recommendations based on visible skin conditions
• Optional progress tracking where you can compare your skin over time
Face images are NOT used for:
• Facial recognition or identification
• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Creating user profiles for tracking
• Any purpose other than skin health analysis
3.2 Other Uses
• To personalize skincare routine recommendations
• To send skincare reminders (with your permission)
• To improve our app and services
• To process subscription payments
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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND DATA SHARING
4.1 AI Processing
Your face images are transmitted securely (via HTTPS encryption) to OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API (via OpenRouter) for AI-powered skin analysis. This is the ONLY third-party service that processes your face data.
• OpenAI processes images in real-time for analysis
• OpenAI does not permanently store your images per their API data usage policy
• Images are used solely to generate your skin analysis results
4.2 Other Third-Party Services
• RevenueCat: For subscription management (does not receive face data)
• Apple App Store: For payment processing (does not receive face data)
4.3 We Do NOT Share Face Data With:
• Advertisers
• Data brokers
• Analytics services
• Social media platforms
• Any other third parties
5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
5.1 Where Face Data is Stored
• Face images are temporarily stored in your device's local cache directory during the analysis process only
• No face images are uploaded to or stored on our servers
• No cloud storage of face data occurs
• All processing occurs via secure API transmission and local device cache
5.2 Security Measures
• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Payment processing is handled securely through Apple's App Store
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
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6. DATA RETENTION
6.1 Face Data Retention
• Face images are retained in device cache only during the active analysis session
• Images are automatically cleared when the app's cache is cleared or when your device manages storage
• We do NOT retain any face data on external servers
• Typical retention period: Only during the analysis session (seconds to minutes)
6.2 Other Data Retention
• Profile preferences are stored locally on your device
• Subscription data is managed by RevenueCat and Apple
• You can delete all data by uninstalling the app
6.3 How to Delete Your Data
• Uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data
• Contact us at argonpatel834@gmail.com to request deletion of any account data
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7. AI AND MACHINE LEARNING DISCLAIMER
Our app uses artificial intelligence to analyze skin images and provide personalized recommendations. Please note:
• AI analysis is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
• Results are NOT medical diagnoses
• AI recommendations should NOT replace professional dermatological advice
• The accuracy of AI analysis may vary and is not guaranteed
• Recommendations are based on general dermatological guidelines, not individual medical assessment
8. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Delete your data from our systems
• Opt-out of notifications
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at argonpatel834@gmail.com
9. 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 believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. 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 within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: argonpatel834@gmail.com
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