Privacy Policy for Photo Editor Collage BG Remove
Last Updated: 30-May-2025
At Photo Editor Collage BG Remove; we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, how we keep it secure, and the rights you have under applicable privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.
1. Information We Collect:
We collect only the necessary information to provide our services and improve the app experience:
• Device Information:
We collect basic device details, such as model, operating system version, system language, network type (Wi-Fi or mobile), and Android Advertising ID (if permitted).
Purpose: To ensure the app works well on your device and functions as expected.
• Camera Access:
We access your camera only when you choose to take a photo using the in-app camera.
Purpose: To let you capture new images directly for editing.
• Photos and Media (User-Selected Only):
We access only the photos or videos you manually select inside the app.
Purpose: To enable editing, background removal, and collage creation. The app never scans or accesses your gallery in the background.
• Crash Reports and Diagnostics:
In the event of an error or crash, we may collect information such as memory usage, OS version, and crash logs.
Purpose: To detect issues, improve app performance, and maintain stability.
• Advertising ID:
With your consent, we may use your Advertising ID to serve relevant ads.
Purpose: To show personalized ads, limit repetition, and measure ad performance.
2. How We Use Your Data:
We use collected data only for the following purposes:
To enable features like editing, background removal, and collage tools
To fix bugs and ensure smooth performance
To personalize content or advertising (with your permission)
To validate in-app purchases and activate premium tools
We do not sell or misuse your personal information.
3. Permissions We Request:
To support core features, our app may ask for the following permissions:
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 9 and below) – To let you select photos from your gallery
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 9 and below) – To save edited images to your device
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 11+) – Optional; only needed if you enable full file access manually
CAMERA – To capture photos within the app
POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+) – For reminders or save confirmations
INTERNET & NETWORK STATE – To download filters, access cloud tools, and serve ads
We only request these permissions when they are required for a specific function, and always with your consent.
4. Right to Know About Data Sharing:
You have the right to know whether your personal information is collected, shared, or sold.
We clearly explain in this Privacy Policy how your data is collected, used, and whether it is shared with any third-party services such as Google AdMob or Firebase.
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. How to Opt Out of Data Sale or Targeted Ads:
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data, especially when used for targeted advertising.
To do this, you may go to your device’s settings and disable personalized ads (e.g., “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android), or manage preferences within the app if available.
We do not sell your data unless you explicitly opt in, and you may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data:
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you allow us to use your data for personalized ads or analytics
Contract: When data is needed to deliver specific features or services in the app
Legal obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws
Legitimate interest: When data is used to improve functionality, enhance performance, or secure the app
7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted services that support the app, such as:
Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy.
8. Data Retention:
We retain user data only for as long as necessary:
Crash reports and diagnostic data: up to 24 months
Images processed via cloud features: deleted automatically within 24 hours
Purchase metadata: stored for the duration of your access to paid features
You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
9. Your Rights:
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
Access or correct your personal data
Request the deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for specific processing (e.g. ads)
Opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising
File a complaint with a local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Children’s Privacy:
This app is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided data, we will delete it immediately.
11. Third-Party Links:
Our app may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies before interacting with their content.
12. App Interaction Data:
We may collect anonymized information about how users interact with the app. This includes actions such as buttons tapped, features used, screen navigation, and time spent on different sections of the app.
Purpose of Collection:
This data is used to analyze feature engagement, identify areas for improvement, enhance user experience, and optimize app functionality. It helps us understand which tools are most useful to our users and where improvements are needed.
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (such as names, email addresses, or contact details) as part of this process.
This data may be collected through third-party analytics services such as Firebase or Google Analytics, which process the information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
13. Regional Privacy Notices:
California (CCPA):
California users may request access to, or deletion of, their data. We do not share personal information for third-party marketing unless you explicitly agree.
Virginia (VCDPA):
Users in Virginia may access, correct, or delete personal data and opt out of personalized advertising.
Brazil (LGPD):
Brazilian users can request confirmation, access, correction, deletion, or portability of their data and may also file a complaint with ANPD.
14. Data Controller:
Rafaqat Hussain is the Data Controller for Smart Mobile Arts Studio. As the Data Controller, Rafaqat Hussain is responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data collected by Smart Mobile Arts Studio. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your personal data, you may contact Rafaqat Hussain at:
Email: Pixelnextlevelapp@gmail.com
Address: PO Khas Bagh Rajgan, Rawalpindi, 4600, Pakistan
15. Data Protection Officer (DPO):
In compliance with applicable data protection regulations, Smart Mobile Arts Studio has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing the privacy and data protection practices of Our Apps.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Rafaqat Hussain
Contact Information: You can contact the DPO via email at Pixelnextlevelapp@gmail.com for any inquiries or concerns related to data protection, privacy practices, or user rights.
Address: PO Khas Bagh Rajgan, Rawalpindi, 4600, Pakistan
If you have any questions about your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your data privacy rights, please feel free to reach out to our DPO.
16. Changes to This Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or app features. All changes will be posted here and reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top.