Welcome to Rock Scanner. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our app.
1. Information We Collect
- Images: Photos you take or upload for rock or mineral identification.
- Device Data: Non-personal information such as OS version, device model, and app version.
- Anonymous Analytics: Crash reports and usage statistics to improve the app.
- Permissions: Camera and storage access are used only for scanning and saving results locally.
2. How We Use the Data
- To identify rocks and minerals using AI-based recognition.
- To provide geological information and relevant details.
- To improve AI model accuracy and overall app performance.
- To enhance your user experience.
3. Third-Party AI Services
We may use third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI or Google Gemini) to process images. These providers receive only the image data necessary for recognition. All transmissions are encrypted. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention & Security
- Images are processed temporarily and are not stored permanently unless you save them locally.
- Local app data remains on your device and can be deleted by clearing app data or uninstalling the app.
- We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
5. Your Rights & Controls
- You can disable camera or storage permissions at any time in your device settings.
- You can delete local data by clearing the app cache or uninstalling the app.
- No account registration is required to use the basic features of the app.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this policy, contact us via the support section in the app.