**Last Updated:** December 2024
## 1. Introduction
Welcome to MakeMeHairy (the “App”), a mobile application published by **Cubex** (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
## 2. Company Information
**Publisher:** Cubex
**Owner:** Danial Keshani
**Email:** [email protected]
**Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
**Chamber of Commerce:** Registered in Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
## 3. Information We Collect
### 3.1 Information You Provide Directly
– **Account Information:** When you create an account or sign in, we may collect:
– Email address
– Display name
– Profile photo (if provided through Google Sign-In)
– Phone number (if using phone authentication)
– **User Content:**
– Photos you upload or capture through the App
– Processed images generated by the App
– Image metadata (dimensions, file size, file type)
### 3.2 Information Collected Automatically
– **Device Information:**
– Device ID (unique identifier for your device)
– Device type and model
– Operating system version
– App version
– **Usage Information:**
– Number of image generations
– Generation timestamps
– Subscription tier and status
– Purchase history (for in-app purchases)
– **Authentication Data:**
– Authentication tokens
– Login timestamps
– Account creation date
### 3.3 Information from Third-Party Services
When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive:
– Your Google account email address
– Your Google display name
– Your Google profile photo (if available)
## 4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
– **Provide and Improve Services:**
– Process your images using AI technology
– Store your processed images (for registered users)
– Manage your account and subscription
– Track usage limits based on your subscription tier
– **Authentication and Account Management:**
– Authenticate your identity
– Manage your user account
– Provide customer support
– **Service Delivery:**
– Upload images to temporary hosting services for AI processing
– Send images to third-party AI services for processing
– Store original and processed images in cloud storage (for registered users)
– **Legal Compliance:**
– Comply with applicable laws and regulations
– Respond to legal requests
– Protect our rights and prevent fraud
## 5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use several third-party services that may have access to your information:
### 5.1 Google Services
– **Firebase Authentication:** For user authentication (Google Sign-In, Email/Password, Phone Auth)
– **Firebase Storage:** For storing your original and processed images
– **Cloud Firestore:** For storing user account data and image metadata
– **Google Play Billing:** For processing in-app purchases and subscriptions
**Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
### 5.2 AI Processing Services
– **Kie.ai (Nano Banana Pro):** We send your images to Kie.ai for AI-powered image processing to add mustaches to faces
– **Temporary File Hosting:** We may upload images to temporary hosting services (tmpfiles.org, file.io) to facilitate AI processing
**Note:** Images sent to third-party AI services are processed according to their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies.
### 5.3 Data Sharing Limitations
We do NOT:
– Sell your personal information to third parties
– Share your images with third parties except as necessary to provide the service
– Use your images for advertising or marketing purposes without your consent
## 6. Data Storage and Retention
### 6.1 Guest Users
– Guest usage data (generation count) is stored locally on your device
– Images are processed but not stored in our cloud storage
– Device ID is stored locally to track usage limits
### 6.2 Registered Users
– Original and processed images are stored in Firebase Storage
– Account information and metadata are stored in Cloud Firestore
– We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
### 6.3 Data Deletion
– You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected]
– Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal information and stored images
– Some information may be retained for legal compliance purposes
## 7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the Netherlands, you have certain data protection rights:
– **Right to Access:** You can request copies of your personal data
– **Right to Rectification:** You can request correction of inaccurate data
– **Right to Erasure:** You can request deletion of your personal data
– **Right to Restrict Processing:** You can request limitation of data processing
– **Right to Data Portability:** You can request transfer of your data
– **Right to Object:** You can object to processing of your personal data
– **Right to Withdraw Consent:** You can withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
## 8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information.
## 9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
– **Encryption:** Data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted
– **Secure Storage:** Images and data are stored in secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase)
– **Access Controls:** Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
– **Regular Updates:** We regularly update our security practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## 10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Specifically:
– Firebase services may process data in various locations worldwide
– AI processing services may process images in different jurisdictions
## 11. Camera and Photo Library Permissions
The App requires access to:
– **Camera:** To allow you to take photos directly within the App
– **Photo Library:** To allow you to select photos from your device
These permissions are used solely for the purpose of providing the App’s core functionality. We do not access your camera or photo library beyond what is necessary for you to select or capture images for processing.
## 12. 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 in the App
– Updating the “Last Updated” date
– Sending you an email notification (for registered users)
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
## 13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
**Email:** [email protected]
**Company:** Cubex
**Owner:** Danial Keshani
**Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
## 14. Complaints
If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority).
**Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens**
Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Phone: +31 (0)70 – 888 85 00
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**By using MakeMeHairy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.**
