Lyrebird: Bird Identifier respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our app.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Lyrebird: Bird Identifier, we may collect:
Device information, such as device model, operating system, app version, and language
Camera and photo library access, if you allow, to capture or select images of birds for identification
Microphone access, if you allow, to record bird sounds for sound-based identification
Location data, if you allow, to find birds in your nearby area (within 20 km)
Images and audio recordings captured by you when using the bird identification features
Usage data, such as app activity, crash logs, and performance information
Information you provide when contacting support
Advertisement & Analytics: Third-party analytics may be used to understand service usage patterns and improve service delivery. These analytics are derived from data collected through cookies and similar technologies, which do not contain personally identifiable information.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information to:
Provide and operate bird identification features by image and sound
Identify bird species and retrieve detailed species information such as family, habitat, behavior, diet, migration status, and rarity
Find nearby bird species based on your approximate location
Store your identification history, collections, and favorites locally on your device
Improve app performance, stability, and user experience
Analyze usage and fix technical issues
Protect against fraud, abuse, or misuse
Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only with:
Service providers that help us operate the app, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support
Authorities or legal bodies when required by law
Relevant parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer
Third-party services for advertising, analytics, and support (e.g., Firebase, Firebase Crashlytics, IronSource)
4. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information, including secure local storage, restricted access, and technical safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
5. Data Retention
We keep your information only for as long as necessary to provide the app, improve services, and meet legal obligations.
Identification history, collections, favorites, and audio recordings are stored locally on your device and can be deleted at any time by removing individual items in the app or by uninstalling the app. Data is deleted once no longer needed.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
Object to certain types of processing
Revoke camera, microphone, or location permissions at any time through your device settings
7. Children's Privacy
Lyrebird: Bird Identifier is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without proper consent.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised effective date.
You will be notified of major updates via app notifications or within the app, if applicable.
9. Terms of Service
By using Lyrebird: Bird Identifier, you agree to our Terms of Service. Please read the Terms of Service carefully before using the app.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: victor.p@vyansoftglobal.com