Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and Google account details when you sign up
• Images: Photos you upload for metadata generation
• Generated Content: Titles, descriptions, keywords, and categories created by our AI
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)
• Settings: Your preferences and configuration choices

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
• Cookies: Session management and preferences (see our Cookie Policy)
• EXIF Data: Camera and shooting information extracted from your images

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process your images and generate metadata
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional emails (account notifications, processing updates)
• Improve our AI models and service quality
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services to provide our Service. These partners have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions:

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Secure authentication with Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication for internal systems
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data according to the following schedule:

• Images and Metadata: 30 days from upload (automatically deleted)
• Account Information: While your account is active
• Transaction Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
• Usage Logs: 90 days
• Deleted Account Data: Removed within 30 days of account deletion

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your metadata in standard formats
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of optional data processing
• Object: Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@metaphotoai.app.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

9. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

• Contract: To provide our services as agreed
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
• Consent: Where explicitly provided by you

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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. For material changes, we will provide additional notice via email.

12. Contact Us

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