Privacy Policy

Bug Bite Identifier: AI Scan

Last updated: October 27, 2026

This policy explains what information Bug Bite Identifier: AI Scan ("the app", "we", "us") uses, why, who receives it, and the choices you have. The app is published by Juyana Islam. Contact: juyana.islam.dev@gmail.com.

Summary

• There is no account and no sign-in. We never ask for your name, email, contacts or location.

• Your scan history, notes and symptom log stay on your device.

• To identify a photo, the app sends it to our AI provider, OpenAI, through our secure relay service, AIProxy. This only happens after you allow it in the app, and you can withdraw permission at any time in Settings › AI Data Sharing.

• We do not sell your data, show ads, track you across apps or websites, or use analytics or advertising SDKs.

1. Information sent to our AI provider (only with your permission)

Before the first photo is sent, the app shows a screen ("Allow AI to analyze your photos?") that explains what is shared and asks for your permission. If you choose Not Now, nothing is sent and you can still use the Bite Guide and your history.

When you allow it, the following is sent to OpenAI (through AIProxy) only to produce your results and answers:

• The photo you take or choose (each time you identify a bite or bug)

• Your optional answers about a bite: where it is on the body, how many bites and their pattern, how it feels (for example itchy or swollen), when it appeared and recent exposure (for example outdoors) (only if you answer the optional questions)

• Questions you type in Ask AI, plus context from the result (such as the insect name and match percentage) (when you use Ask AI)

• Your app language and region setting (with each request, so answers use your language and units of measurement)

Some optional answers describe how a bite feels and may count as health information. They are used only to rank the likely insects and are not stored by us.

Photos are re-encoded and resized (to at most 2048 pixels) before they are sent, which removes location and other metadata from the image file.

OpenAI. OpenAI processes this data to generate the identification and answers. According to OpenAI, data sent through its API is not used to train its models, and OpenAI may keep API inputs and outputs for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring before deleting them, unless longer retention is legally required. See OpenAI's privacy policy and API data controls.

AIProxy. AIProxy is a relay that protects our connection to OpenAI from abuse. It records technical information about each request, such as the originating IP address, the response status and request size (for example the number of tokens), and uses an Apple DeviceCheck token to confirm requests come from the genuine app. See AIProxy.

We do not keep a copy of your photos, answers or questions on any server of our own.

2. Information that stays on your device

• Your scan history (photos you saved, results, dates)

• Your notes and symptom log

• Your settings, including your AI data-sharing choice

This information is stored only on your device. It is never uploaded by us. You can delete it at any time in Settings › Delete All Data, or by deleting the app.

3. Purchases

Subscriptions are sold and billed by Apple. We never see your payment details. We use RevenueCat to check whether your subscription is active. RevenueCat receives your purchase history and an anonymous app user ID generated by the app; it does not receive your name or email. See RevenueCat's privacy policy.

4. What we do not do

• No account, login or social sign-in

• No advertising, no tracking, no data brokers

• No analytics or crash-reporting SDKs

• No sale or sharing of your data for marketing

• We do not use your data to build a profile about you

5. Your choices and rights

• Withdraw AI permission: Settings › AI Data Sharing. After you withdraw it, nothing more is sent. Data already sent is handled by OpenAI under the retention described above.

• Delete your data: Settings › Delete All Data, or delete the app.

• Questions or requests (including access or deletion requests under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA): email juyana.islam.dev@gmail.com. Because we do not store your photos, answers or questions on our own servers, there is usually nothing for us to retrieve beyond what is on your device.

6. Children

The app is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has used the app in a way that concerns you, contact us and we will help.

7. Security

All information sent by the app travels over encrypted (HTTPS) connections. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we use reasonable measures to protect your information.

8. Educational use

The app provides educational information only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

9. Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we will update the date above. Significant changes will also be described in the app's release notes.

10. Contact

Juyana Islam — juyana.islam.dev@gmail.com