PhotoBase Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 4, 2025

App Name: PhotoBase: Text Behind Image

Company: PhotoBase Labs L.L.C F.Z

Contact: benjamin@photobase.ai

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how PhotoBase collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application or interact with our services.

By using PhotoBase, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data, as required to provide and improve our services:

a. User-Generated Content

Photos and Videos: To perform image editing functions (e.g., text behind image, background removal).
Emails or SMS (only if you contact us): For customer support or communication purposes.

b. Identifiers

User Identifier: To manage your account and settings within the app.
We do not collect device identifiers unless required for diagnostic or crash reporting purposes (optional).

c. Contact Information

Name: Used only if you create a personalized account or profile.
We do not collect address, phone number, or email unless you explicitly provide it through support or communication.

d. Usage Data (Optional / Future)

Interaction data may be used for app analytics, improvements, and crash reporting, but we do not track user behavior for advertising purposes.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data to:

Provide core functionality (photo editing, saving/exporting content).
Improve app performance and user experience.
Respond to support requests and technical issues.
Send limited communication regarding app updates or new features (only if opted-in).

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party advertisers.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as analytics (e.g., Firebase, Sentry) or crash reporting services to understand app performance. These providers may access limited data solely to perform services on our behalf.

All third-party providers comply with relevant data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

5. Data Retention

We retain user content only for the time necessary to provide the app's core functionality. Photos and videos are never stored on our servers without explicit user action (e.g., cloud backup features if introduced).

If you delete the app, all local content is erased. You may contact us at any time to request data deletion.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: benjamin@photobase.ai

7. Children's Privacy

PhotoBase is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users by updating the "Effective Date" at the top and, if necessary, provide in-app or email notification.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: benjamin@photobase.ai or send a message at https://photobase.ai/contact