Privacy Policy - Gold Detector

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our Gold Detector iOS app. We prioritize user privacy and ensure that our app functions without collecting personal information or face data.

2. Face Data - Important Clarification

Our app does NOT collect, process, store, or share any face data or biometric information.

The camera and photo library access are used exclusively for:

Capturing images of gold, jewelry, and precious metal items
Analyzing precious metal characteristics (color, texture, hallmarks, purity)
Providing authenticity assessments and karat estimations

No facial recognition, face detection, or biometric analysis is performed by this app.

3. Data Collection

Camera access - Used exclusively for capturing photos of gold and jewelry items (not for face detection or biometric data)
Photo library access - Used exclusively for selecting images of gold and jewelry items for analysis (not for accessing photos containing faces)
Scan history - Stored locally on your device only; contains analysis results of gold/jewelry items

4. Purpose of Data Collection

To process and analyze gold and jewelry item images
To provide authenticity assessments, karat analysis, and market valuations
To maintain scan history for user convenience
To improve app functionality for precious metal identification

5. Data Usage & Processing

The app uses artificial intelligence (AI), specifically OpenAI and/or Anthropic APIs, to analyze uploaded images for gold and jewelry identification. Images are processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers or third-party servers.

Image Processing Details:

Images are sent to AI services solely for precious metal and jewelry analysis
Images are temporarily processed and immediately deleted after analysis
No face detection, facial recognition, or biometric processing occurs during image analysis
Analysis results are returned to your device and stored locally only

6. Data Sharing

We do not collect, store, or share personal data. Images of gold and jewelry items are sent to AI service providers (OpenAI/Anthropic) for analysis purposes only and are not retained by these services.

Third-Party Services:

AI Services (OpenAI/Anthropic): Process images temporarily for jewelry analysis only; do not store images permanently
RevenueCat: Manages in-app subscriptions; no image or face data is shared
Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous app usage statistics; no images or face data is shared

7. Data Retention

Images: Not stored on our servers; temporarily processed by AI services and immediately deleted
Scan Results: Stored locally on your device only; you can delete this data at any time through the app
Face Data: Not applicable - no face data is collected or retained

8. Data Protection

Local storage only for scan history (no cloud storage)
Encrypted transmission when sending images to AI services for analysis
No third-party data sharing beyond temporary AI processing
No face data collection or processing
Regular security updates to ensure app safety

9. User Rights & Control

You can revoke camera and photo library access at any time through iOS Settings
You can delete your local scan history through the app's settings
You can cancel your subscription at any time through the App Store

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. If any data is inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it. Our app does not collect face data or biometric information from users of any age.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in the app and on our website. The last updated date will be shown at the bottom of this policy. We encourage users to review the policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, including questions about face data or image processing, please contact us at:

📧 ios@quickappzilla.com