Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 24 May, 2026
Introduction
Insect Identifier ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
Insect Identifier helps you identify insects and arthropods from your camera or gallery, view species-style analysis, save specimens to your collection, review identification history, and optionally use account, subscription, and notification features.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
• Information You Provide
• Specimen Images and Scan Content
If you use the identifier, the photo you choose may be sent to our processing backend to generate identification results and related analysis.
• Collection and History Data
Saved specimens, identification history, preferences, and related details are primarily stored on your device and remain under your control unless you choose to sign in, restore purchases, or otherwise use connected services.
• Account Information
If you create or use an account, we may process account-related information such as email address and authentication identifiers.
• Subscription Information
If you purchase a subscription or lifetime access, we receive subscription status and entitlement information through Apple's App Store and RevenueCat.
• Automatically Collected Information
• Device Information
We may collect limited device-related information such as device type, operating system version, and app version.
• Usage Analytics
We collect anonymized analytics data such as feature usage, screen views, and events to improve app performance and user experience.
• Crash and Performance Data
We collect crash reports and performance metrics to identify and fix technical issues.
• Push Notifications
If you enable notifications, we may process a device token through Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver messages you opt into. You can turn off notifications in your device settings.
• We do not collect precise location data, and we do not use your data for third-party advertising or tracking across other companies' apps or websites.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features
• Process specimen images and generate identification results
• Store, display, and manage your collection and identification history
• Process subscriptions and manage premium access
• Enforce free usage limits and subscription entitlements
• Improve app stability, performance, and usability
• Understand how features are used to guide product improvements
• Detect, prevent, and fix technical issues
• Deliver optional notifications when you have allowed them
• Comply with legal, safety, and App Store requirements
• Your specimen images, collection entries, and preferences are not used for advertising, behavioral profiling, or tracking across third-party apps or websites.
DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
• Collection entries, history, and most preferences are stored locally on your device unless you explicitly use features that require a connected service.
• Identification images may be processed by our backend services to generate analysis results.
• Analytics data is anonymized and is not used for advertising purposes.
• We use industry-standard security practices to protect data we process.
• Third-party services used by the App process data only as needed to support app functionality and their own compliance requirements.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Insect Identifier uses third-party services that may process limited data as required for app functionality, including:
• Apple App Store — For processing in-app purchases and subscriptions
• RevenueCat — For managing subscription entitlements and purchase state
• Firebase Authentication — For optional account sign-in and authentication
• Firebase Analytics — For anonymized usage analytics
• Firebase Remote Config — For app configuration and feature tuning
• Firebase Crashlytics — For crash reporting
• Firebase Performance — For performance monitoring
• Firebase Cloud Messaging — For optional push notifications
• Microsoft Azure Functions and Azure OpenAI — For insect image analysis and identification processing
• These services operate under their own privacy policies and process data only as required to support app functionality.
SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
• All purchases are processed securely through Apple's App Store.
• We do not collect or store your payment card details.
• Subscription status and entitlement information are handled by Apple and RevenueCat.
• You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID settings.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
You have the right to:
• Use the App without creating an account, subject to feature and guest access limits shown in the App
• Control and delete collection entries and on-device preferences within the App
• Turn off notifications in your device settings
• Request deletion of any associated data held by us or our processors where applicable
• Restore purchases at any time
• Contact us regarding privacy-related questions or requests
• To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
• Insect Identifier is not intended for children under the age of 13.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us and we will promptly take appropriate steps.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
• Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
• If you access the App from outside your country of residence, your information may be processed in regions where our service providers operate.
• By using the App, you consent to such processing where permitted by law.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
• Email: developerindia93@gmail.com
• App Support: Available through the App Store listing
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Insect Identifier and is effective as of 24 May, 2026.