Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Welcome to AI Tea Scanner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when using this app.

1. Information We Collect

• Images: Photos captured or uploaded for tea identification.
• Technical Information: Device model, OS version, and app version.
• Anonymous Analytics: Crash data and general usage statistics.
• Permissions: Camera and storage for scanning only.

2. How Your Data Is Used

• To identify tea types using AI recognition.
• To improve app performance and detection accuracy.
• To provide helpful tea-related information.

3. Third-Party AI Services

We may use AI platforms such as OpenAI or Google Gemini to analyze images.

• Images are transferred securely.
• No personal data is shared unnecessarily.
• Data is never sold or traded.

4. Data Retention

Uploaded images are processed temporarily and not stored on our servers. Scan history is stored only on your device.

5. Security

We apply reasonable security measures to protect your data, though no system is completely secure.

6. User Rights & Controls

• You may revoke camera or storage permissions at any time.
• You may delete all local scan history at any time.
• No account creation is required.

7. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected in this document.

8. Contact

For questions or privacy concerns, contact us through the support page within the app.

Thank you for using AI Tea Scanner.