Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
1. Introduction
PhotoMentor ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services. By using our App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Email address, username, profile picture (optional)
- Media: Photos and videos you upload for AI analysis, enhancement, or editing
- User Content: Feedback, notes, preferences, favorites
- Communications: Support requests, feedback you submit
- Payment Information: Processed securely by Apple App Store/Google Play Store; we do not store payment details
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, OS version, unique identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, editing history, session duration
- Media Metadata: EXIF data (camera settings, GPS if present) for analysis and tool optimization purposes only
- Crash Reports: Technical data for debugging (via Sentry)
- Analytics: Anonymous usage patterns (via PostHog)
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide professional AI-powered photo and video editing tools, enhancements, and analysis
- Deliver high-quality rendering and creative generation features
- Process subscriptions and manage your account
- Send important notifications about your account or the service
- Respond to your support requests and communications
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Face Data and AI Processing
4.1 Face Data Processing
In order to provide advanced portrait editing, AI analysis, video enhancements, and creative framing, our App may process face-related information (such as face bounding boxes or facial landmarks to estimate head angle and framing). Regarding this face data, we explicitly state:
- We do not perform face recognition, we do not identify users, and we do not create biometric templates.
- Face-related data is processed transiently on external servers to generate edits and is not used for advertising or tracking.
- We do not sell personal data and do not share face data with third parties for their own purposes.
4.2 AI Model and Media Processing & Storage
Processing (Free vs. Pro Users):
- Free Users: Your media is processed exclusively on your local device or transiently in our memory. We do NOT transmit, share, or send your media to any external AI partners or third-party providers.
- Pro Users: To provide you with your Advanced Pro Editing Tools and Video Enhancements, the media you select are securely transmitted to our industry-leading secure infrastructure providers (including OpenAI and Google Cloud). This transmission is exclusively for the purpose of generating your requested creative output.
Storage & Deletion:
- Free Users: We do NOT save, store, or log any media uploaded by free users on our servers.
- Pro Users: To provide you with your Advanced Analysis History and cloud syncing, media uploaded by Pro users are stored securely on our encrypted cloud storage (Supabase/Cloudflare R2). You maintain full control: at any time, you can permanently delete your media and entire history directly through the App settings. Deletion requests are processed immediately and are irreversible.
No AI Training: We strictly do NOT use your media or face data to train, enrich, or improve our own AI models. Furthermore, our agreements with our secure infrastructure providers (Google Cloud and OpenAI) explicitly prohibit them from retaining your media or using your data to train their fundamental AI models. Your media remains 100% your property.
Metadata (EXIF): Media metadata (e.g., camera settings) is utilized solely to provide editing context and is strictly never shared with third-party advertisers or data brokers.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the App:
- OpenAI / Google Cloud: Secure infrastructure providers exclusively for processing Pro AI photo analysis.
- Supabase / Cloudflare R2: Database, authentication, and secure file storage (encrypted).
- RevenueCat: Subscription management and status.
- Sentry: Error tracking and crash diagnostics.
- PostHog: Anonymous product analytics.
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store: Payment processing.
Each service is bound by their respective privacy policies and data processing agreements. We only transmit the minimum data required (e.g., photo file for analysis, anonymous device identifier, crash diagnostics).
6. Data Security
- All data transmission is encrypted using TLS 1.3
- Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256
- Access controls and authentication for all systems
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure API authentication with JWT tokens
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal claims).
8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Jurisdictions)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
- Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discrimination (CCPA)
To exercise these rights: Use "Delete My Data" in App settings, or email privacy@photomentor.app. We will respond within 30 days.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., United States). We ensure appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
PhotoMentor is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
11. Cookies and Tracking
Our App does not use cookies. Our website may use essential cookies for functionality. We do not engage in cross-site tracking for advertising purposes.
12. Do Not Track
We honor Do Not Track signals. When detected, we disable non-essential analytics.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-App notification at least 30 days before changes take effect. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
Email: privacy@photomentor.app
Data Protection Officer: dpo@photomentor.app