Last Updated: December 2024
This Privacy Policy explains how Time Lens collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our AI photo transformation mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
Photos and Images
We collect photos and images that you upload to our service for AI transformation purposes. Important: Images are NOT stored on our servers. They are only temporarily cached on your device and processed through secure AI services.
- Images uploaded for transformation (cached locally on device)
- Generated/transformed images (saved to device cache)
- Image metadata (size, format, etc.)
Face Data Collection and Use
What face data does the app collect?
Our app may detect and analyze facial features in images you upload for the purpose of applying AI transformations and effects. This includes:
- Facial landmarks and feature detection for accurate transformation placement
- Face positioning data to optimize effect application
- Facial expressions and geometry for style transfer accuracy
How is face data used?
- AI Image Processing: To accurately apply transformations, filters, and artistic effects to faces in your photos
- Quality Enhancement: To ensure transformations look natural and properly aligned with facial features
- Effect Placement: To position artistic elements correctly relative to facial features
Face data sharing and storage:
- Third-party sharing: Face data is processed through our trusted AI service providers (Replicate, OpenAI) under strict confidentiality agreements. These services process the data temporarily and do not retain it.
- Storage location: Face data is NOT stored on our servers. It exists only temporarily in device cache during processing.
- Retention period: Face data is automatically deleted from device cache immediately after transformation processing is complete. No face data is retained beyond the active processing session.
Critical Privacy Protection
Face data is never stored permanently, never shared for marketing purposes, and is automatically purged from all systems upon completion of each transformation request.
Device Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device to provide and improve our services:
- Device identifier (anonymized)
- Operating system and version
- App version
- Device model and manufacturer
- Usage analytics and app performance data
Usage Data
We collect information about how you use our app to improve your experience:
- Features used and transformation types
- Time spent in the app
- Error logs and crash reports
- User preferences and settings
2. How We Use Your Information
Primary Purposes:
- Image Processing: To apply AI transformations to your photos
- Service Delivery: To provide the core functionality of our app
- Quality Improvement: To enhance our AI models and algorithms
- Technical Support: To help you with issues and provide customer support
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
3. Data Storage and Security
Image Storage Policy
WE DO NOT STORE YOUR IMAGES ON OUR SERVERS.
Our app follows a strict no-server-storage policy for your photos:
- Device-only storage: All images are cached locally on your device
- Temporary processing: Images are sent to AI services only for immediate processing
- No server retention: Images are never stored on our servers or cloud infrastructure
- Automatic cache cleanup: Device cache is automatically cleared after processing
- User control: All saved images remain exclusively under your control on your device
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data during processing:
- Encryption of data in transit during AI processing
- Secure API connections to third-party AI services
- Regular security audits and updates
- Device-level security through iOS/Android security features
- Immediate purging of temporary processing data
Privacy-First Approach
Your images never leave your device permanently. They are only temporarily transmitted for AI processing and immediately discarded. All final images are saved directly to your device's photo library under your complete control.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal images with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
- AI Processing Services: We use trusted third-party AI services (like Replicate, OpenAI) to process your images. These services are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Service Providers: With vetted service providers who help us operate our app (hosting, analytics, etc.)
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Your Rights and Choices
You Have the Right To:
- Access: Request information about data we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@timelens.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app
- Sending you a notification through the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
Get in Touch
Email: privacy@timelens.app
Support: support@timelens.app
General Inquiries: hello@timelens.app
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to protecting your privacy and will be happy to address any concerns you may have.