Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2025
AI Photo Tech (“we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Permissions
We request the following Android permissions solely to support core features. We do not collect or transmit personal data beyond what is described here.
READ_PHONE_STATE
Used only to detect incoming calls for triggering flashlight notifications. No call content or personal data is stored or shared.
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Used only to identify installed call and messaging apps for accurate flashlight alerts. We do not collect or share any other app data.
BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
Used only to detect incoming notifications and activate flashlight alerts. You may enable or disable this service at any time in Settings.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION & ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Used only for location‑sharing features as described below. You control when and with whom your location is shared.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Device & Usage Data
Device ID (e.g. Android ID) for session management, security, and fraud prevention.
2.2 User‑Provided Data
User Name & Phone Number to create your profile and enable “friend code” pairing.
2.3 Location Data
Foreground & Background Location only when you have explicitly enabled “Allow tracking this device” (see Section 3).
Used exclusively for:
Real‑time mutual location sharing
Custom safe‑zone alerts
Nearby place discovery
We do not share your location with anyone who has not both:
Exchanged a valid friend code with you, and
You have toggled on “Allow tracking this device.”
3. Location Sharing & Consent
Mutual Opt‑In: Location is shared only after both parties exchange friend codes and both enable “Allow tracking this device.”
Toggle Control: You can disable sharing at any time by turning off the “Allow tracking this device” switch in Profile. When off, no location data is collected or transmitted.
4. Mutual Friend‑Code Flow
Generate Code: You create a unique friend code (or QR) in your Profile.
Exchange Codes: Trusted contacts enter or scan your code in “Add Friend.”
Activate Sharing: Both users must enable “Allow tracking this device.”
Start Tracking: Only then will real‑time locations be visible to each other.
5. User Information
User Name: Collected to personalize the app experience and allow users to identify friends.
Phone Number: Used for account creation, friend verification, or contact-based features. Not publicly visible without consent.
6. Device Information
Device ID (such as Android ID): Collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention purposes. This helps maintain a unique session and detect suspicious activity.
We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information with third-party advertisers. All collected data is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
7. Information Sharing with Third Parties
We use these services to operate and improve our app. They may collect limited data under their own policies:
Google Play Services
AdMob
Google Analytics for Firebase
Firebase Crashlytics
Meta SDK (Facebook)
Pangle
We do not sell or share personally identifiable data with advertisers. Third parties may use cookies or similar technologies as described in their policies.
8. Log Data
In the event of an error within the app, we collect data and information on your phone (through third-party products) called Log Data. This may include details such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, operating system version, app configuration during use, time and date of service use, and other statistics.
9. Cookies
Cookies are small files with a limited amount of data commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. They are sent to your browser from websites you visit and stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not explicitly use cookies. However, the app may utilize third-party code and libraries that use cookies to collect information and improve their services. You can choose to accept or refuse these cookies and be notified when a cookie is being sent to your device. Note that refusing cookies may limit your ability to use some parts of this Service.
10. Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals for the following reasons:
To facilitate our Service
To provide the Service on our behalf
To perform Service-related services
To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform tasks on our behalf. They are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
11. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Use caution when sharing sensitive information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes here with a revised “Last updated” date, and notify you in‑app or via email.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please email us at:
📧 namapple1019@gmail.com
By installing or using our app, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.