Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2025

Welcome to Sea Shell Identifier. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Photos: Images of seashells you capture or upload for identification purposes
Collection Data: Seashells you save to your personal collection
Purchase Information: Subscription and payment data processed through Apple's App Store (we do not store payment details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, features accessed, and scan history
Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
Analytics: App performance, crash reports, and usage statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide seashell identification services using AI technology
To save and manage your personal shell collection
To improve our AI models and identification accuracy
To provide customer support and respond to your requests
To send you notifications about app updates and new features (if you opt-in)
To process subscription purchases through Apple's In-App Purchase system
To analyze app usage and improve user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data security is important to us:

Photos and collection data are stored locally on your device
Optional cloud backup through iCloud (controlled by your device settings)
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

RevenueCat: For managing subscriptions and in-app purchases
Apple App Store: For payment processing and app distribution
AI Service Providers: For seashell image recognition (images are processed securely and not stored permanently)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data stored in the app
Delete your collection data at any time through the app settings
Opt-out of notifications through iOS Settings
Request deletion of your account data by contacting us
Withdraw consent for data processing

6. Children's Privacy

Sea Shell Identifier is not intended for children under 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.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

App Store Support Page: Sea Shell Identifier
In-app Settings → Legal → Privacy Policy

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Collection data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted at any time. Account data can be deleted upon request.

11. Cookies and Tracking

The Sea Shell Identifier app does not use cookies or web tracking technologies. Analytics are collected solely to improve app performance and user experience, and can be disabled through iOS Settings → Privacy.

Consent: By using Sea Shell Identifier, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.