Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 22, 2025

Last Updated: June 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Face Origin AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of Face Origin AI. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Photos and Images

  • What we collect: Photos you upload or take through the App for heritage analysis
  • How we collect it: When you use the camera feature or select photos from your gallery
  • Purpose: To perform AI-powered facial feature analysis and provide heritage insights
  • Retention: Photos are processed temporarily and deleted immediately after analysis completion

2.2 Usage Information

  • What we collect: Basic app usage analytics (anonymous)
  • Examples: App opens, feature usage, crash reports
  • Purpose: To improve app performance and user experience
  • Data type: Aggregated and anonymized data only

2.3 Device Information

  • What we collect: Device model, iOS version, app version
  • Purpose: To ensure compatibility and optimize performance
  • Collection method: Automatically collected when you use the App

2.4 Age and Gender Information

  • What we collect: Age range and gender selections you make in the App
  • Purpose: To enhance analysis accuracy
  • Retention: Used only for the current analysis session

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

  • • Personal identifying information (name, email, phone number)
  • • Precise location data
  • • Contact lists or address books
  • • Social media account information
  • • Payment information (app is free)
  • • Biometric data for identification purposes
  • • Permanent photo storage

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Primary Use - Heritage Analysis

  • • Process your photos using AI technology
  • • Analyze facial features to provide heritage insights
  • • Generate cultural and historical connection results
  • • Provide entertainment and educational content

4.2 App Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • • Fix bugs and enhance performance
  • • Develop new features based on user needs
  • • Ensure app stability and security

4.3 Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • • Respond to legal requests when required
  • • Protect our rights and prevent misuse

5. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

5.1 OpenAI API Integration

  • Service: We use OpenAI's Vision API for image analysis
  • Data shared: Photos uploaded for analysis (temporary)
  • Purpose: To perform AI-powered facial feature analysis
  • OpenAI's practices: Subject to OpenAI's privacy policy and terms
  • Data retention: Photos are not permanently stored by OpenAI per their API terms

5.2 iOS System Integration

  • Camera access: Required for photo capture
  • Photo library access: Required for saving results and selecting photos
  • Sharing system: For sharing analysis results

6. Data Security

6.1 Encryption and Security

  • • All data transmission uses TLS 1.2+ encryption
  • • Secure communication protocols for API calls
  • • No permanent storage of sensitive photo data
  • • Regular security assessments and updates

6.2 Access Controls

  • • Limited access to user data by authorized personnel only
  • • Secure development and deployment practices
  • • Regular security monitoring and incident response procedures

7. Data Retention and Deletion

7.1 Photo Data

  • Retention period: Temporary processing only (typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes)
  • Deletion: Automatic deletion immediately after analysis completion
  • No permanent storage: Photos are never stored on our servers permanently

7.2 Usage Analytics

  • Retention period: Up to 2 years for aggregated analytics
  • Data type: Anonymous usage statistics only
  • Purpose: Long-term app improvement and performance monitoring

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Control

  • Photo control: You control what photos you upload
  • Usage control: You can stop using the app at any time
  • Sharing control: You control whether to save or share results

8.2 App Permissions

  • Camera: Can be revoked in iOS Settings
  • Photo Library: Can be modified in iOS Settings
  • Consequences: Revoking permissions may limit app functionality

8.3 Data Deletion

  • Automatic: Photos are automatically deleted after processing
  • Manual: Uninstalling the app removes all local data
  • Contact us: For questions about data handling

9. Children's Privacy

9.1 Age Restrictions

  • • Face Origin AI is intended for users aged 12 and older
  • • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12
  • • If we discover we have collected information from a child under 12, we will delete it immediately

9.2 Parental Guidance

  • • We recommend parental supervision for users under 18
  • • Parents should review this privacy policy with their children
  • • Contact us if you believe we have collected information from a child under 12

13. Contact Information

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: admin@faceorigin.pro

Support: admin@faceorigin.pro

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries: admin@faceorigin.pro

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Important Notice

Face Origin AI is designed for entertainment and educational purposes. Our heritage analysis is based on facial feature patterns and should not be considered as scientific genealogical evidence or medical information.

Last Updated: June 22, 2025