# Privacy Policy - AI FaceScan App
**Effective Date:** January 2025
**Last Updated:** January 2025
## Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how AI FaceScan ("we," "our," or "the app") collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information, particularly facial data, when you use our face analysis application.
## 1. Face Data Collection and Processing
### IMPORTANT: Face Data is NOT Retained
**We explicitly state that face data is NOT retained by our application.** All facial data processing occurs locally on your device and is immediately discarded after analysis.
### What Face Data We Temporarily Process:
- **Facial Images**: Photos captured through your device's camera for analysis purposes (processed locally, not stored)
- **Facial Landmarks**: Mathematical coordinates of facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, jawline) - calculated and immediately discarded
- **Facial Measurements**: Proportional data used for golden ratio and symmetry calculations - computed in memory only
- **Analysis Results**: Computed scores for beauty, age estimation, emotion detection, and personality traits (only numerical results may be temporarily displayed)
- **Facial Expressions**: Temporary emotion data for expression analysis - processed in real-time and immediately discarded
### How We Temporarily Process Face Data:
- Direct camera capture when you take photos within the app (processed locally, never transmitted)
- Real-time camera feed for live face detection and validation (processed in device memory only)
- User-uploaded images for comparison features (processed locally, not stored permanently)
## 2. Use of Face Data
### Primary Uses:
- **Face Analysis**: Calculate golden ratio, symmetry scores, and beauty ratings
- **Age Estimation**: Provide AI-powered age prediction based on facial features
- **Emotion Detection**: Analyze facial expressions to determine emotional states
- **Personality Analysis**: Generate personality insights based on facial characteristics
- **Face Comparison**: Compare similarity between two facial images
- **Quality Validation**: Ensure proper lighting, distance, and face visibility for accurate analysis
### Technical Processing:
- All face analysis is performed **locally on your device**
- We use face-api.js library for facial landmark detection
- Mathematical algorithms calculate proportions and symmetry
- No cloud-based processing of facial data
## 3. Face Data Sharing - NO THIRD-PARTY SHARING
### **WE DO NOT SHARE FACE DATA WITH ANY THIRD PARTIES**
**We explicitly state that we do not share face data with any third parties.** Specifically:
- No facial images are transmitted to external servers
- No facial landmarks or measurements are shared with advertisers
- No facial analysis results are sold or provided to data brokers
- No facial data is used for advertising targeting
- No facial data is shared with analytics services
### Reasons for NOT Sharing Face Data:
- **Privacy Protection**: Face data is sensitive biometric information that should remain private
- **User Trust**: We respect user privacy and do not monetize facial data
- **Legal Compliance**: Adherence to privacy laws and regulations
- **Technical Design**: Our local processing approach eliminates the need for data sharing
### Third Parties We Work With (NO FACE DATA ACCESS):
- **Google AdMob**: Displays advertisements but has NO access to facial data
- **App Stores**: Distribution platforms have NO access to facial data
- **Analytics Services**: May collect general app usage data but NO facial data
### Third-Party Face Data Storage:
**Since we do not share face data with any third parties, no third parties store face data on our behalf.** Our third-party partners:
- Do NOT receive face data from our app
- Do NOT store face data related to our app
- Do NOT have access to facial analysis results containing biometric information
### Advertising Details:
- We use Google AdMob for displaying advertisements
- AdMob may collect anonymous usage statistics and device information
- **AdMob does NOT have access to your facial data or images**
- Advertisement targeting is based on general app usage, not facial analysis
- **AdMob does NOT store face data** because they never receive it
## 4. Face Data Storage - EXPLICIT NON-RETENTION POLICY
### **WE DO NOT STORE FACE DATA - EXPLICIT STATEMENT**
**Face data is NOT retained by our application under any circumstances.** All facial processing occurs in temporary device memory and is immediately discarded.
### Reasons for NOT Storing Face Data:
- **Privacy Protection**: We prioritize user privacy by not retaining sensitive biometric data
- **Security**: No stored face data means no risk of data breaches
- **Compliance**: Adherence to privacy regulations and Apple's guidelines
- **Technical Design**: Our app is designed for real-time analysis without data persistence
### Length of Time Face Data Exists:
- **Processing Duration**: 0-30 seconds maximum (only during active analysis)
- **Storage Duration**: 0 seconds - face data is never stored
- **Memory Retention**: Immediately cleared from device memory after analysis
- **Why This Duration**: Face data only exists in memory during the brief analysis process, then is automatically discarded to ensure privacy
### What We Do NOT Store:
- **No Raw Images**: Original facial photos are never stored by our app
- **No Facial Landmarks**: Coordinate data is calculated and immediately discarded
- **No Biometric Templates**: We do not create or store facial recognition templates
- **No Facial Measurements**: Proportional data exists only during calculation
### What Users Can Optionally Save:
- **Analysis Results Only**: Numerical scores and text-based recommendations (no facial data)
- **Screenshots**: Users may manually save screenshots to their device gallery (user-controlled)
- **No Automatic Saving**: App never automatically saves any facial data
## 5. Face Data Retention
### Retention Period:
- **Real-time Processing**: 0 seconds - data processed and immediately discarded
- **Analysis Session**: Data retained only during active analysis (typically 10-30 seconds)
- **No Long-term Storage**: No facial data is retained after analysis completion
- **User-Saved Content**: Only if user chooses to save results to device gallery
### Automatic Deletion:
- Facial images are automatically deleted from memory after analysis
- Facial landmarks are discarded immediately after calculations
- No facial data survives app closure or device restart
## 6. Data Security
### Protection Measures:
- **Local Processing**: All analysis performed on-device for maximum security
- **No Network Transmission**: Facial data never leaves your device
- **Memory Management**: Secure disposal of facial data from device memory
- **No Cloud Storage**: Zero cloud-based storage of facial information
### Technical Safeguards:
- Encrypted app storage for any temporary data
- Secure camera access protocols
- Memory clearing after each analysis session
## 7. User Rights and Control
### Your Rights:
- **Access**: View any analysis results stored on your device
- **Deletion**: Delete any saved images or results from your device
- **Control**: Choose whether to save analysis results
- **Opt-out**: Stop using face analysis features at any time
### How to Exercise Rights:
- Delete saved images through your device's gallery app
- Clear app data through device settings
- Uninstall the app to remove all associated data
## 8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect facial data from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has used our app, please contact us to discuss data removal.
## 9. International Data Transfers
**No International Transfers**: Since all facial data processing occurs locally on your device, no facial data is transferred internationally or to any external servers.
## 10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through app updates.
## 11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- **App Developer**: Face Symmetry Team
- **Contact**: Through app store review system or app feedback
- **Response Time**: Within 48 hours for privacy inquiries
## 12. Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- Apple App Store Guidelines for face data handling
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
- Local privacy laws in supported regions
## 13. Technical Implementation Details
### Face Detection Library:
- **Library Used**: face-api.js (open-source)
- **Processing Method**: Client-side JavaScript execution
- **Data Flow**: Camera → Memory → Analysis → Disposal
- **No Server Communication**: All processing occurs offline
### Analysis Algorithms:
- **Golden Ratio**: Mathematical proportion calculations
- **Symmetry Detection**: Geometric analysis of facial landmarks
- **Age Estimation**: Pattern recognition based on facial features
- **Emotion Analysis**: Expression classification using facial landmarks
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## Summary for Apple App Store Review - Face Data Handling Compliance
### **Explicit Statement: Face Data is NOT Retained**
**We explicitly state that face data is NOT retained by our application.** All facial data processing occurs locally on the user's device and is immediately discarded after analysis.
### **Reasons for Processing Face Data (Not Storing)**
We temporarily process face data in device memory for the following purposes:
- **Real-time Analysis**: Calculate facial symmetry, golden ratio, and beauty scores
- **Age Estimation**: Provide AI-powered age prediction based on facial features
- **Emotion Detection**: Analyze facial expressions to determine emotional states
- **Personality Analysis**: Generate personality insights based on facial characteristics
- **Face Comparison**: Compare similarity between two facial images
- **Quality Validation**: Ensure proper lighting and face visibility for accurate analysis
### **Length of Time Face Data Exists and Why**
- **Duration**: 0-30 seconds maximum (only during active analysis)
- **Why This Duration**: Face data exists only in temporary device memory during the brief analysis process to perform calculations, then is automatically discarded to ensure maximum privacy protection
- **No Permanent Storage**: Face data is never stored permanently - it exists only during the mathematical computation process
### **Third Parties We Share Face Data With**
**NONE.** We do not share face data with any third parties because:
- All processing occurs locally on the user's device
- No facial data is transmitted to external servers
- No facial data is shared with advertising networks, analytics services, or any other third parties
### **Reasons for NOT Sharing Face Data with Third Parties**
- **Privacy Protection**: Face data is sensitive biometric information that should remain private
- **Technical Design**: Our local processing approach eliminates any need for data sharing
- **User Trust**: We respect user privacy and do not monetize facial data
- **Legal Compliance**: Adherence to privacy laws and Apple's guidelines
### **Third-Party Face Data Storage**
**No third parties store face data on our behalf** because:
- We do not share face data with any third parties
- Our third-party partners (Google AdMob for ads) do NOT receive face data from our app
- Our third-party partners do NOT store face data related to our app
- Our third-party partners do NOT have access to facial analysis results containing biometric information
### **Technical Implementation - Local Processing Only**
- **Library Used**: face-api.js (open-source, client-side processing)
- **Processing Method**: All analysis performed locally on user's device
- **Data Flow**: Camera → Device Memory → Analysis → Immediate Disposal
- **No Server Communication**: All processing occurs offline, no facial data transmitted
- **Privacy by Design**: Architecture designed to eliminate face data retention
### **Compliance Summary**
1. **Face Data Retention**: Explicitly stated as NOT retained (0 seconds storage)
2. **Processing Reasons**: Clearly defined for real-time analysis purposes only
3. **Processing Duration**: 0-30 seconds maximum, with clear justification
4. **Third-Party Sharing**: Explicitly stated as NONE
5. **Third-Party Storage**: Explicitly stated as NONE
6. **Privacy Policy**: This comprehensive document covers all face data handling practices
**All facial data processing is performed locally on the user's device using the face-api.js library, ensuring maximum privacy protection and full compliance with Apple's guidelines for sensitive user data handling.**