This Privacy Policy describes how the Fake Item Detector mobile application ("the App," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the App. By installing or using the App, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
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1. Information we collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for your name, email address, phone number, or social media profiles to use the App.
1.1 Anonymous device identifier
When you first launch the App, we generate a random, anonymous identifier (a device ID) that is stored locally on your device. This ID lets us associate your free credits, purchased credits, and scan history with your installation without identifying you personally.
1.2 Product images you submit
When you scan a product, the photo you capture or select is transmitted securely to our analysis service so the AI model can generate an authenticity assessment. Photos are processed only for the purpose of returning your result.
1.3 Scan history
The App stores a record of your past scans (including the photo, AI verdict, and timestamp) locally on your device. This information is not uploaded to our servers as a personal profile and you can delete your history at any time from within the App.
1.4 Purchase information
If you purchase credits via in-app purchase, Google Play handles the payment. We receive a purchase token from Google Play that we use to validate the transaction and credit your account. We do not see or store your credit card number, billing address, or other payment details.
1.5 Diagnostic and crash data
The App may collect non-personal technical information (such as error logs, crash reports, and basic device/OS metadata) to help us diagnose and fix problems. This data does not include the contents of your photos.
2. How we use your information
- To provide the core authenticity-analysis feature.
- To track your free and purchased credit balance.
- To validate in-app purchases and prevent fraud or duplicate redemptions.
- To diagnose technical problems and improve App stability and accuracy.
- To respond to your support requests.
We do not use your information for behavioral advertising, profile-building, or sale to data brokers.
3. How we share information
We share information only as necessary to deliver the App and only with the following categories of recipients:
- AI analysis providers — Photos are processed by a third-party AI vision model (currently OpenAI's GPT-4o) to generate the authenticity assessment.
- Hosting and infrastructure — Our backend runs on commercial cloud-hosting providers that store transactional data (device ID, credit balance, purchase tokens).
- Payment processors — Google Play Billing handles all in-app purchases.
- Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required by law, valid legal process, or to protect the safety of users or the public.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Third-party services
The App relies on the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
- OpenAI (AI vision analysis) — openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Google Play Billing (in-app purchases) — policies.google.com/privacy
- Expo / React Native infrastructure (app framework) — expo.dev/privacy
5. Permissions we request
- Camera — Required to capture photos of products you want to analyze. The camera is only activated when you tap the camera button.
- Photos / Media library — Required if you choose to select an existing photo from your device instead of taking a new one.
- Network / Internet — Required to send images to the AI analysis service and to validate in-app purchases.
- Billing — Required for Google Play in-app purchases.
You can revoke any of these permissions at any time in your device settings. Some App features may stop working if a required permission is revoked.
6. Data retention
- Photos: Photos transmitted for analysis are retained only for as long as needed to generate your result and may be cached briefly for diagnostic purposes. They are not retained as part of a user profile.
- Device ID, credits, purchase records: Retained while your installation is active. You can request deletion by contacting us (see Contact section).
- Scan history: Stored locally on your device and removed when you delete it from the App or uninstall the App.
- Diagnostic logs: Retained up to 90 days for troubleshooting.
7. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect data in transit and at rest, including HTTPS/TLS encryption for all network requests and access controls on backend systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including the GDPR and CCPA), such as the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at sujith81159@gmail.com with your device ID (visible in the App's Settings screen) so we can locate your records. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this pag