Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
PhotoMetrics ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive:
- Your email address
- Your display name (if provided)
- Your profile picture URL (Google only)
We do not have access to your Google or Apple account passwords.
Photos and Data
When you use PhotoMetrics, we collect:
- Photos you upload to the app
- Metric data extracted from your photos by our AI
- Collection names and descriptions you create
- EXIF metadata from your photos (date taken, etc.)
Device Information
We may collect:
- Device type and operating system version
- Push notification tokens (for sending you notifications)
- App usage analytics (crash reports, feature usage)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the PhotoMetrics service
- Process your photos using AI to extract metric data
- Send you push notifications about photo processing status
- Improve the app based on usage patterns
- Respond to support requests
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Amazon Web Services (AWS):
- Photos are stored in encrypted S3 buckets
- User data is stored in encrypted RDS databases
- All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- We use AWS Cognito for secure authentication
AI Processing
We use Google's Gemini AI to analyze your photos and extract metric data. When processing:
- Photos are sent to Google's API for analysis
- Google does not retain your photos after processing
- Extracted data is stored only in your PhotoMetrics account
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: AWS (hosting), Google (AI processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data associated with your account
- Correction: Edit metric values if AI extraction was incorrect
- Deletion: Delete individual photos, collections, or your entire account
- Export: Request a copy of your data (contact support)
Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time from the Settings screen in the app. Deletion removes:
- Your user profile
- All collections and metric definitions
- All photos and extracted data
- All files from cloud storage
This action is permanent and cannot be undone.
Children's Privacy
PhotoMetrics is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: