Privacy Policy – ArCaif Photo Editor

  Effective Date: february  03, 2026

1. Introduction

ArCaif Photo Editor (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a mobile application designed to allow users to edit and enhance photos. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using ArCaif, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Photo Access

• The app only accesses photos that you explicitly select for editing.
  
  

• No other photos or videos are accessed.
  
  

• Edited photos are stored locally on your device.
  
  

• The app does not upload or share your photos without your consent.
  
  

3. Offline & Online Features

• Most photo editing features work offline on your device.
  
  

• Network access is required only for:
  
  

  • Displaying ads
    
    

  • Optional sharing/exporting of edited photos
    
    

• Photos are never uploaded automatically without user consent.
  
  

4. Permissions

ArCaif may request the following permissions:

Permission 

1. READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE 

2. INTERNET 

3. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE 

4. com.android.vending.BILLING 

5. READ_PHONE_STATE 

6. WAKE_LOCK 

7. WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE 

8. com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID 

9. Ad-related permissions (ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID, etc.) 

 Purpose 

1. Access user-selected photos for editing 

2. Load online ads / optional stock images 

3. Check internet connectivity for ads 

4. Process In-App Purchases and subscriptions 

5. Detect phone device type; no calls or SMS accessed 

6. Used by Google Play services / Ads SDK for internal operations. The app does not directly use this permission.

7. Save edited photos locally 

8. Used to show targeted ads; only anonymized ID is used; no personal data collected 

9. Used for showing targeted ads; no personal info shared 

  OpenCV library (Apache 2.0) is used only for offline image processing. No personal data is shared with OpenCV.

5. Ads & Third-Party Services

• ArCaif displays online ads through third-party ad networks such as AdMob.
  
  

• Ads may use anonymized advertising identifiers for targeting.
  
  

• No personally identifiable information is shared beyond standard ad identifiers.
  
  

• For details about third-party ad networks, visit: [https://policies.google.com/privacy]
  
  

• Other third-party libraries used in the app do not collect personal data beyond what is already described.
  
  

6. In-App Purchases / Subscriptions

• ArCaif offers the following subscription options:
  
  

  • 1 Month Pro
    
    

  • 1 Year Pro
    
    

  • Lifetime Pro
    
    

• All payments are processed securely via Google Play Billing.
  
  

• Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled by the user.
  
  

• All purchases are non-refundable as per Google Play policies.
  
  

7. Device Information

• The app may access device information (e.g., phone type) for functionality and filtering.

• Users may copy their prompts and use them in external AI services such as Gemini. The app does not transmit, store, or share any user prompts. Any use of prompts in external services is done solely by the user.

• This app contains a button to open an external AI service (Gemini) for generating images. The app does not collect or share any personal data when using this feature.

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• The app does not access calls, SMS, contacts, or other personal data.
  
  

8. Children & Family Safety

• All content (filters, eraser, effect) is family-friendly.
  
  

• The app is suitable for all ages.
  
  

• No adult, gambling, or sensitive content is displayed in the app or ads targeted to children.
  
  

9. Data Security

• ArCaif takes reasonable measures to protect your data.
  
  

• All photos remain on your device unless you choose to share or upload.
  
  

• While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security, so always back up your photos.
  
  

10. Third-Party Libraries & Licenses

• OpenCV (Apache 2.0 License): Used for offline image processing only.

• Ucrop (Apache 2.0 License): Used for image cropping functionality.

• Google Play Billing: Used for processing subscriptions and purchases.
  
  

• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) or other ad networks: May use anonymized advertising identifiers only.
  
  

• These libraries do not collect personal information beyond what is already described above.
  
  

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
  
  

• Updated policies will be posted in the app or on a public link.
  
  

• Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
  
  

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email:  aacontact03@gmail.com