Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blur and Pixelate Photos ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not download, install, or use our app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Photos you select for editing within the app
• App settings and preferences you configure
• Feedback or support requests you submit
• Contact form submissions: When you contact us through our website contact form, we collect your email address and the message content you provide. This information is processed by Formspree, a third-party service provider, to deliver your message to us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• App usage data (features used, frequency of use, crash reports)
• Subscription status and purchase history (managed through Apple's StoreKit)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and apply effects to your photos within the app
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Manage your subscription and process payments (handled by Apple)
• Respond to your support requests, feedback, and contact form submissions
• Analyze app usage to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Photo Processing and Storage

Important: All photo processing occurs locally on your device. We do not upload, transmit, or store your photos on our servers. Photos are processed using on-device AI and image processing capabilities.

When you save edited photos, they are saved directly to your device's photo library. We do not have access to your saved photos.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Apple Services: Subscription and payment information is processed by Apple through StoreKit. Please review Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.
• Service Providers: We may share anonymized usage data with analytics services to help us improve the app.
• Formspree: When you submit a contact form through our website, your email address and message content are processed by Formspree, a third-party form handling service. Formspree collects and stores this information to deliver your message to us. Please review Formspree's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt-out of certain data collection
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Contact Form: You can reach us through our contact form on our website.

App Support: Available through the app's settings menu

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 48 hours.