Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Artap, a lightweight and fun photo editing app, collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our app. Artap does not require you to create an account or log in to access its features, so you can enjoy photo editing without providing personal account credentials. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information in any process of providing our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparent handling of any information related to your use of the Service. By using Artap, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Since Artap operates without account registration, we do not collect or request personal identification information such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, or residential address by default. We explicitly state that we do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information under any circumstances. We also do not track or gather information about your device’s location, contact list, call logs, browsing history outside the app, or any other sensitive personal data that is not directly related to the core functionality of the photo editing Service.

3. Information We May Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve the Service, ensure app performance, and enable you to use Artap’s features effectively. All collected information is closely tied to your in-app activities and does not identify you personally. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information from any of the data we process or collect. The types of information we may collect include:

• Non-personal usage data about how you interact with features in the app.
• Technical information about your device (such as model, OS version, app version, screen resolution) to ensure compatibility and fix technical issues.
• Usage metrics (e.g., session length, number of edits per session, most used templates or styles) used to improve the Service.

3.1 Photos and Editing Content

To enable photo editing, collaging, sticker application, and AI style transfer features, you voluntarily provide access to photos stored on your device (for example, photos you select to edit). We temporarily process these photos within the app to perform the requested edits (such as applying templates, adding text or stickers, or converting styles like oil painting or anime). We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information from the photos you provide, even if they contain facial features. We do not store your original photos or edited works on our servers unless you explicitly choose to use a feature that requires temporary server processing.

3.2 In-App Activity Data

We may collect non-personal, usage-related data to understand how users interact with the app, optimize performance, and enhance features, such as:

• Frequency of collage creation or AI style transfer usage.
• Selection of free versus paid templates and stickers.
• Performance metrics necessary to diagnose crashes and errors.

We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information from any in-app activity data we gather.

3.3 Temporary Server Data for AI Style Transfer

The AI style transfer feature may require temporary processing of your selected photo on our secure servers to apply the requested style (for example, oil painting or watercolor). During this process, your photo is transmitted securely using encrypted connections and stored temporarily on our servers only for the duration of the processing. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information from the photos processed on our servers—we do not extract, store, or analyze any facial features from these temporary files. Once the styled photo is returned to your device and saved locally, the temporary copy on our servers is deleted. We do not retain these photos or use them for any other purpose.

3.4 In-App Purchase Information

If you choose to make in-app purchases (for example, buying coins to unlock paid styles or templates), we may collect transaction-related information such as purchase amount, type of item purchased, and transaction timestamp to process the payment, confirm successful purchases, and maintain a record of your unlocked content. This information is collected through our third-party payment processors (such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store), and we do not store sensitive payment details like credit card numbers. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information in connection with any in-app purchase transactions.

4. How We Use the Collected Information

We use collected information solely to provide, maintain, and improve the Service, with a focus on enhancing your user experience. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information for any of the following uses:

• Enabling core features such as editing, collages, and AI style transfers.
• Optimizing performance and fixing bugs through technical diagnostics.
• Improving and prioritizing features based on aggregated usage patterns.
• Processing and verifying in-app purchases.
• Providing customer support and resolving technical issues.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the data we collect. These measures include:

• Encrypted transmission of data between your device and our servers.
• Temporary storage of AI-processed photos with automatic deletion after processing.
• Restricted access to data, limited to authorized personnel under confidentiality obligations.
• Selection of third-party providers with strong security practices.

We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information, so no additional measures related to facial data storage are required. Any photos containing facial features are processed locally on your device or temporarily on secure servers with immediate deletion.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal or usage information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information, so there is no facial data to share with any third party. We may share limited information only:

• With third-party service providers who help operate the Service (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools).
• To comply with law, regulation, or legal process.
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users and others.

7. Your Control Over Your Information

Since Artap does not collect personal identification information and does not store your photos or edited works on our servers, you have full control of your data through your device. We do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information, so there is no facial data stored on our systems.

• You can access, edit, or delete your photos at any time using your device’s photo gallery or file management tools.
• You can revoke the app’s access to your photos through your device’s system settings.
• Any paid content you unlock is managed by your app store account.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our Service, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy and may notify you via an in-app message. Your continued use of Artap after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. Our core commitment that we do not collect user facial information, and we do not collect facial information will remain unchanged unless required by applicable law, in which case we will clearly disclose any modification.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices—including questions about our handling of facial information—you can contact us at:

Rahatmunilal@icloud.com