Privacy Policy for Image Describer

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Image Describer ("App," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use the Google OAuth authorization process to sign in to our App. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to any personal information we collect when you:

• Use Google OAuth to sign in to our App.
• Interact with the App's features and functionalities.
• Upload or provide content through the App.

2. Information We Collect

Through Google OAuth:

We collect your name and email address to identify and authenticate your Google Account for sign-in purposes.

App Usage:

We may collect information about your interactions with the App, including features used, time spent, and other usage statistics to analyze and improve the App's performance and user experience.

User-Generated Content:

The App allows you to upload images for processing. We will only store uploaded images and generated content if you explicitly provide consent. Without your consent, the images and generated content are processed temporarily and will not be stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Authentication and Access: To verify your identity, grant access to the App, and ensure the security of your account.
• App Functionality: To provide, personalize, and improve the App's features and functionalities based on your usage patterns and preferences.
• Communication: To send you important updates, service announcements, and respond to your inquiries. We may also use your email address for promotional emails about the App, but you can opt-out of these at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Trusted Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, data analytics, and customer support. These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks and are obligated to protect it.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Your Choices and Control

• Google Account Settings: You can control the information we access from your Google Account and revoke our App's access at any time through your Google Account settings.
• App Settings: The App may offer settings to control data collection and usage, such as opting out of certain features or data sharing.
• Promotional Emails: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the instructions provided in those emails.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Data Encryption: We utilize encryption methods to protect your data both at rest and in transit.
• Secure Storage: Your personal information is stored on secure servers provided by Clerk and Vercel, reputable cloud service providers with robust security measures and access controls. Our servers are located within the United States.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, such as providing the App's functionality and maintaining your account. We may also retain certain information for legal or compliance reasons. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete it through industry-standard data erasure methods.
• Data Backups and Disaster Recovery: We maintain regular backups of your data and have disaster recovery plans in place to ensure data integrity and availability in case of unforeseen events.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, update, or delete your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided 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 we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected]