Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Welcome to AI Algae Scanner. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

• Images: Photos you take or upload for algae identification.
• Technical Data: Device type, OS version, app version.
• Anonymous Analytics: Crash logs and usage statistics.
• Permissions: Camera and storage access for capturing and selecting photos.

2. How Your Data Is Used

• To analyze images and identify algae species using AI.
• To provide habitat info, safety notes, and biological context.
• To improve app performance and recognition accuracy.

3. Third-Party AI Services

Some processing may be performed using third-party AI providers such as OpenAI or Google Gemini.

• Images are transmitted securely and only for analysis.
• No personal data is shared unnecessarily.
• We do not sell or rent your data to any external entity.

4. Data Storage & Retention

Images are processed temporarily and not stored on our servers. If you save history inside the app, it stays on your device and can be deleted at any time.

5. Security

We use reasonable technical safeguards to protect your data, though no method is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Controls

• You may revoke camera or storage permissions anytime.
• You may delete local data or uninstall the app to remove stored content.
• No registration is required, minimizing collected information.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Check the “Last Updated” date for the latest version.

8. Contact

For questions, please use the support section inside the app.

Thank you for using AI Algae Scanner.