Somo AI ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile application, which allows you to generate special effects images and videos by uploading photos. By using Somo AI, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our services:
User-Provided Information:
Photos and videos you upload for processing (these are stored locally on your device by default and are not uploaded to our servers unless explicitly required for cloud-based processing features).
Account information (if you register): email, username, and social media login data (e.g., Apple ID, Google Account) for authentication .
Facial Data Processing:
Our App, as an AI-based image and video creation tool, requires temporary access to your device's camera or photo gallery to achieve core creative functions such as face fusion, beauty effects, and animation generation, upon obtaining your explicit authorization.
Data Types and Purpose: To enable these features, we only temporarily extract geometric facial landmarks (e.g., positions of facial features, contours) for real-time special effects rendering or video content generation. This data constitutes temporary, non-unique identifiers used solely to drive virtual avatars or apply effects within a single session. We do not extract or store original biometric information (such as facial recognition templates) that could be used to identify a specific individual.
Data Processing Principle: The facial feature data is uploaded to the server for processing. Upon completion of processing, the source files are immediately purged. We do not retain users' original facial data.
Automatically Collected Information:
Device and Persistent Identifiers: We collect device data such as IP address, device model, operating system version, and persistent device identifiers (e.g., IMEI). These identifiers are essential for core application functions such as user authentication, service security, and data analytics.
Usage data: Feature usage frequency, crash logs, performance metrics, and interaction patterns .
We use your information for:
Core Functionality: Processing your images/videos using AI algorithms to generate effects.
Service Improvement: Analyzing usage trends to optimize performance and user experience.
Communication: Sending service-related notices (e.g., updates, security alerts).
Legal Compliance: Preventing fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.
Use of Persistent Identifiers and Commitment: The persistent device identifiers we collect (such as IMEI) are used strictly for non-advertising purposes. These purposes include service delivery, security, fraud prevention, debugging, and enabling core functionality of the application. In the long term, we will evaluate further potential measures to provide users with more informed control over the sharing of such identifiers with third parties. We adhere to the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement and all applicable privacy laws in the regions where the App is distributed. We will notify you prominently of any significant changes to these practices. Your use of the App constitutes consent to the use of these identifiers as described in this policy.
Storage: Your data is primarily stored locally on your device. Any cloud processing (if applicable) uses encrypted transmissions (SSL/TLS) and temporary server storage, with data deleted after processing .
Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary for service provision or as required by law.
Security Measures: Encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits .
We do not sell or rent your data. Limited sharing occurs only in these cases:
With Your Consent: For specific features (e.g., social media sharing).
Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) bound by strict data protection agreements .
Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process .
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal data via in-app settings.
Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect functionality).
Opt out of marketing communications.
Request data portability or restriction of processing.
The App may integrate with third-party services. Their privacy policies govern your interactions with them. We are not responsible for their practices .
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly .
We may update this policy to reflect changes in laws or services. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.