👋 1. Introduction
Welcome to Hair Analyzer ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Hair Analyzer mobile application (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
🔒 Your Photos Stay Private
All photos taken for hair analysis are processed locally on your device using AI. We do NOT upload, store, or transmit your photos to any external servers.
📋 2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Profile Information: Name (optional) that you may provide during onboarding
- Hair Analysis Data: Photos you take for hair analysis (processed locally)
- Preferences: Your app settings and notification preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
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Device InfoDevice type, OS version, unique identifiers
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Usage DataFeatures used, analysis history, interactions
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Crash ReportsTechnical data to improve stability
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Local StoragePhotos processed on-device only
2.3 Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising
Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to support free access. AdMob may automatically collect:
| Data Type |
Purpose |
Shared With |
| Device Advertising ID |
Ad personalization & attribution |
Google (AdMob) |
| Approximate Location (IP-based) |
Geo-targeted advertising |
Google (AdMob) |
| App Interaction Data |
Ad performance analytics |
Google (AdMob) |
| Device Information |
Ad compatibility & delivery |
Google (AdMob) |
⚠️ Important Notice
This advertising data is collected and processed by Google AdMob, not by us. We do not have direct access to this data. For more information, please review
Google's Privacy Policy.
📢 3. Advertising
Hair Analyzer is a free app supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads, which may include:
- Banner ads - Small ads displayed within the app
- Interstitial ads - Full-screen ads at natural transition points
- Native ads - Ads that match the app's design
- App open ads - Shown when opening or returning to the app
3.1 Ad Personalization & Your Choices
You have control over ad personalization:
- Consent Dialog: Users in EU/EEA/UK see a consent dialog on first launch
- Android Settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
Note: Opting out won't reduce the number of ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
✨ 4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining the App's functionality
- Performing AI-powered hair analysis on your device
- Providing personalized hair care recommendations
- Tracking your hair health progress over time
- Sending notifications (with your permission)
- Improving and optimizing the App experience
- Displaying relevant advertisements to support the free app
💾 5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is protected through multiple measures:
- Local Storage: Data stored securely on your device
- Encryption: Local data encryption using Android's secure storage
- No Cloud Sync: Personal photos never uploaded to cloud
- Ad Data Security: Encrypted by Google's SDKs
💇♀️ Your Hair Photos Are Never Shared
All hair analysis happens locally on your device using AI. Your photos are never uploaded, transmitted, or accessible to us or any third party.
🤝 6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:
- Advertising Partners: Device identifiers with Google AdMob for ad delivery
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of users
- Aggregated Data: Anonymized statistics that cannot identify individuals
⚙️ 7. Permissions We Request
| Permission |
Purpose |
| Camera |
Capture photos for hair analysis |
| Storage/Photos |
Save and access analysis images |
| Notifications |
Send hair care reminders and tips (optional) |
| Internet Access |
Display advertisements |
| Network State |
Check connectivity for ad loading |
🔗 8. Third-Party Services
| Service |
Purpose |
Privacy Policy |
| Google AdMob |
Displaying advertisements |
View Policy |
| Google Play Services |
App functionality |
View Policy |
👶 9. Children's Privacy
The 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. Ads shown comply with Google's child-directed content policies.
⚖️ 10. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: View your stored data within the App
- Deletion: Delete data by clearing app data or uninstalling
- Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising
- Notifications: Control preferences in App settings
- Permissions: Manage through device settings
- Google Data: Manage at Google Privacy Controls
📝 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
📧 12. Contact Us