AI Detective - Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** January 2025
**Last Updated:** January 2025
## 1. Introduction
AI Detective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Detective mobile application (the "App").
## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Personal Information
- **Google Account Information:** When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture
- **Account Data:** User authentication tokens and account preferences
### 2.2 Device and Usage Information
- **Device Information:** Device type, operating system version, app version
- **Usage Analytics:** App usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics via Firebase Analytics
- **Crash Reports:** Technical information about app crashes for debugging purposes
### 2.3 Images and Content
- **Uploaded Images:** Images you upload for AI analysis are processed temporarily and not permanently stored
- **Analysis Results:** AI detection results and analysis history
### 2.4 Advertising Information
- **Ad Data:** Anonymous advertising identifiers and ad interaction data through Google AdMob
## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- **Provide AI Analysis:** Process and analyze uploaded images using artificial intelligence
- **Authenticate Users:** Manage user accounts and sign-in processes
- **Improve Services:** Analyze app usage to enhance features and performance
- **Display Ads:** Show relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
- **Technical Support:** Diagnose and fix technical issues
- **Security:** Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
## 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
### 4.1 Service Providers
- **Google Firebase:** For authentication, analytics, and database services
- **Google AdMob:** For advertising services
- **AI Processing Services:** For image analysis (images processed temporarily, not stored)
### 4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
## 5. Data Storage and Security
- **Encryption:** All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- **Firebase Security:** User data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure
- **Image Processing:** Uploaded images are processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers
- **Access Controls:** Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
## 6. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with the following third-party services:
### 6.1 Google Services
- **Firebase Authentication:** [Firebase Privacy Policy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
- **Firebase Analytics:** [Google Analytics Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- **Google AdMob:** [AdMob Privacy Policy](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543)
- **Google Sign-In:** [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
## 7. Permissions
Our app requests the following permissions:
- **Internet Access:** To communicate with AI analysis servers and load advertisements
- **Network State:** To check connectivity status
- **Media Access:** To read images from your device for analysis (images are not stored remotely)
## 8. 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 inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
## 9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- **Access:** Request information about your personal data
- **Delete:** Request deletion of your account and associated data
- **Opt-out:** Disable analytics tracking in app settings
- **Withdraw Consent:** Sign out to stop data collection
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
## 10. Data Retention
- **Account Data:** Retained until you delete your account
- **Usage Analytics:** Anonymized data may be retained for up to 2 years
- **Images:** Not permanently stored; processed temporarily for analysis only
## 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
## 12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
**Email:** kogwowapps@gmail.com
**App:** AI Detective
**Developer:** Kogwow Apps
## 13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Google Play Store policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
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**Note:** This policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the AI Detective mobile application.