This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Puko ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information when you download, install, or use the Puko application (the "Service"). We are committed to complying with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws to safeguard your privacy rights. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary to provide and improve the Service, respond to your requests, and comply with legal obligations. The information we collect falls into the following categories:
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
Account Registration Information: If you create a Puko account to access advanced features (e.g., cloud album backup, photo sharing), we may collect your email address, username, and password (stored in encrypted form).
User-Generated Content: Photos you shoot, edit, upload, store, or share through the Service; any captions, tags, or descriptions you add to your photos; and feedback or inquiries you send to us via email (ppukooh87823@zohomail.com) or in-app contact forms.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device Information: Details about your device, including device model, operating system (OS) version, unique device identifiers (e.g., IMEI, UDID), and mobile network provider.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, such as the filters you use, frequency of app usage, time spent on specific features, and pages or screens you visit.
Location Information (Optional): If you enable location permissions on your device, we may collect approximate location data (derived from your device’s IP address or GPS) to provide location-based features (e.g., tagging photos with shooting locations). You can disable this permission at any time through your device settings.
1.3 Permissions-Related Information
To provide core Service functions, we may request access to the following device permissions, and collect information only when you grant these permissions:
Camera Permission: To enable photo shooting and real-time filter preview.
Photo Album/Storage Permission: To save edited photos to your device, import existing photos for editing, or store photos in the in-app album.
Network Permission: To transmit data (e.g., share photos, sync cloud albums) and update the Service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following legitimate purposes, consistent with UK GDPR requirements:
Provide and Maintain the Service: To deliver core functions (e.g., shooting, filtering, album management), process photo storage/sharing, and resolve technical issues.
Improve the Service: To analyze user behavior (e.g., popular filters, feature usage patterns), optimize app performance, and develop new features that align with user needs.
Personalize Your Experience: To recommend filters or features based on your usage history, and customize the Service to match your preferences.
Communicate with You: To respond to your questions, complaints, or feedback sent via email or in-app messages; to notify you of Service updates, policy changes, or important announcements (e.g., security breaches affecting your account).
Ensure Security and Compliance: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized account access, or misuse of the Service; to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests from UK authorities.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors to assist with Service operations (e.g., cloud storage providers for album backups, analytics tools to measure app performance). These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information, use it only for the purposes we specify, and not disclose it to other parties.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law (e.g., in response to a court order, subpoena, or request from a UK regulatory authority) or to protect our legal rights, property, or the safety of users or the public.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly authorize us to do so (e.g., sharing photos with social media platforms via in-app sharing tools).
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at ppukooh87823@zohomail.com with your request (we may ask for proof of identity to verify your request):
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal information, provided there is no legal obligation for us to retain it (e.g., if you delete your account, we will erase your email, usage data, and stored photos, unless required to keep records for tax or legal purposes).
Right to Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information (e.g., if you dispute the accuracy of the data).
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g., exporting your in-app photos to your device) to transfer to another service provider.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your information for direct marketing (we do not engage in direct marketing without your consent) or for purposes based on our "legitimate interests" (e.g., analytics), unless we can demonstrate compelling reasons to continue processing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you previously consented to certain processing (e.g., location tracking), you can withdraw this consent at any time through your device settings or by contacting us.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords stored in encrypted form, photos transmitted via secure HTTPS protocols).
Regular security audits and updates to prevent vulnerabilities in the Service.
Restricted access to personal information: Only authorized personnel (e.g., customer support, technical teams) can access your data, and they are required to comply with confidentiality obligations.
Please note that no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will take all reasonable steps to mitigate risks and notify you promptly if a security breach occurs that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms (as required by UK GDPR).
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:
Account Information: If you have a Puko account, we retain your email address and username until you delete your account. Passwords are stored in encrypted form and cannot be retrieved (only reset).
Photos and User-Generated Content: Photos stored in the in-app album are retained until you delete them or your account. If you share photos with third parties (e.g., social media), retention is governed by the third party’s policies.
Usage/Device Data: We retain usage and device data for 12 months after your last use of the Service, unless longer retention is required for legal or compliance purposes.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms for photo sharing). This Policy does not apply to these third parties—we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will promptly delete the data. If you believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us at ppukooh87823@zohomail.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or Service practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you through:
An in-app pop-up notification or announcement;
An email to your registered email address;
A prominent notice on the Service’s login page or settings menu.
The updated Policy will take effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the Service after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy, your personal information, or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Email: ppukooh87823@zohomail.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (as required by UK GDPR) and work to resolve any issues promptly.
Last Updated: 2025 - 09 - 15 日