Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Historic Site Identifier ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Historic Site Identifier (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Photos and Images

• Historic Site Photos: We collect photos you take of historic sites and landmarks for identification purposes
• Storage: Photos are stored locally on your device for your personal collection
• Processing: Photos are sent to OpenAI's API for AI-powered historic site identification analysis
• Transmission: Images are temporarily transmitted to OpenAI's servers for analysis and are not stored by OpenAI

2.2 Usage Data

• App Usage: Information about how you interact with the App (features used, time spent)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
• Crash Reports: Anonymous crash data to help improve app stability

2.3 Personal Information

• Historic Site Collection: Your personal historic site collection and scan history (stored locally)
• Preferences: App settings and preferences (stored locally)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Historic Site Identification: To identify historic sites and landmarks from your photos using AI technology
• App Functionality: To provide core features like historic site analysis, chat assistance, and collection management
• Improvement: To improve our AI models and app performance
• Support: To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Security

• All data is encrypted when stored on your device
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Images are transmitted securely to OpenAI using HTTPS encryption
• OpenAI does not store your images after processing

4.2 Data Retention

• Your data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
• You can delete individual scans or your entire collection at any time
• Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Apple App Store

• We use Apple's App Store for app distribution and updates
• App Store analytics may collect anonymous usage statistics
• Please review Apple's Privacy Policy for their data practices

5.2 OpenAI API

• Historic Site identification is performed using OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API
• Photos are temporarily sent to OpenAI for AI analysis
• OpenAI processes images but does not store them permanently
• Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy for their data practices

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• View Data: You can view all your stored data within the app
• Delete Data: You can delete individual scans or your entire collection
• Export Data: You can export your historic site collection data

6.2 Privacy Settings

• Control what data is collected through app settings
• Opt out of analytics and crash reporting
• Manage photo permissions through iOS settings

7. Children's Privacy

Our App 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.

8. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Please note that we do not sell personal information.