Findora Privacy Policy

Findora (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Findora mobile application (the “App”).

By using Findora, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images You Provide

Findora allows you to:

• capture images using your device camera, or

• select images from your photo gallery.

These images may be processed to identify objects and generate search results.

We do not access your camera or photo library without your permission.

1.2 Search History and Favorites

If you use Findora’s history and saved items features, we may store:

• search images (or thumbnails)

• selected object regions

• search timestamps

• saved results

This information may be stored locally on your device and/or in your account if you are logged in.

1.3 Account Information (If You Create an Account)

If you sign up or log in, we may collect:

• email address

1.4 Device and Usage Data

We may collect basic technical data to improve the app, such as:

• device type and operating system

• app version

• crash logs

• anonymized usage analytics
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• process your images and perform object recognition

• provide search results

• save your favorites and search history

• improve app performance and user experience

• fix bugs and prevent abuse

• respond to support requests
  
  

3. Image Processing and Third-Party Services

Findora may use third-party services to perform image-based search and retrieve results from the internet. This may require sending the image (or a cropped version of the selected object) to external services.

These services may include:

• visual search providers

• shopping/search result providers

• analytics and crash reporting providers

We only send what is necessary to perform the search.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

4.1 With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers that help us operate the app, such as:

• search and recognition APIs

These providers are only allowed to use the data to perform services for Findora.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of Findora and its users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the service.

• Search history and favorites remain available until you delete them.

• If you delete your account, we will delete associated personal data where required.
  
  

6. Your Choices and Controls

6.1 Delete History and Saved Items

You can delete:

• individual history entries

• all history

• saved items

• User account

Directly from within the app.