Privacy Policy – Sea Shell Identifier

Last Updated: 02 January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sea Shell Identifier (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By using Sea Shell Identifier, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Photos you upload for sea shell identification, including images used to analyze shell species, origin, age, rarity, and estimated value.
  
  

• Optional notes or descriptions you enter about the sea shell (e.g., condition, size, markings, collection history).
  
  

• Your email address (only if you contact us for support, feedback, or inquiries).
  
  

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device type, operating system, and app version.
  
  

• App usage data and interaction statistics (e.g., number of scans, features used).
  
  

• Approximate location (only if you grant permission in device settings), used to improve regional species identification, habitat context, and market value estimation.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Identify sea shells and provide details such as species, origin, estimated age, rarity, and reference value.
  
  

• Improve our AI models and the accuracy of identification results.
  
  

• Respond to customer support requests or feedback.
  
  

• Maintain app security, detect abnormal activity, and prevent misuse or fraud.
  
  

4. Data Storage and Security

• Uploaded photos and related data are stored securely on our servers.
  
  

• We apply encryption and industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.
  
  

• We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
  
  

5. Third-Party Services

Sea Shell Identifier may use trusted third-party services (such as cloud hosting, analytics, or AI processing providers) to operate and improve the app.
These providers are required to handle data securely and comply with applicable privacy regulations.

6. Data Retention

• Uploaded images may be stored temporarily or used to improve identification accuracy, unless you request deletion.
  
  

• Other personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services or meet legal requirements.
  
  

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  
  

• Request that we limit or stop processing your data.
  
  

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  
  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 seashellidentifier.support@gmail.com
(Bạn có thể đổi email này cho đúng với email support thực tế của app)

8. Children’s Privacy

Sea Shell Identifier is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app or on our official website.
Continued use of the app after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 seashellidentifier.support@gmail.com