Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fake or Real ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Images You Upload

When you use our app to verify product authenticity, you capture and upload images of products. These images are:

• Sent to third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) for analysis
• Not stored on our servers after analysis is complete
• Stored locally on your device only for your scan history
• Never shared with any other third parties or used for marketing purposes

2.2 Purchase Information

When you make in-app purchases:

• All payment processing is handled securely by Apple through the App Store
• We do not collect or store your credit card or payment information
• We only receive confirmation of successful purchases to grant scan credits

2.3 Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our app, including:

• Number of scans performed
• App crashes and errors
• Feature usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for:

• Providing AI-powered product authenticity verification
• Processing in-app purchases and managing scan credits
• Improving app functionality and user experience
• Providing customer support when requested

4. Third-Party AI Services

To provide authenticity verification, we send your product images to the following AI service providers:

• OpenAI - Subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy
• Anthropic - Subject to Anthropic's Privacy Policy
• Google (Gemini) - Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

These providers process images for analysis purposes only and do not use them for training their models or other purposes.

5. Data Storage and Security

• Images are stored locally on your device for scan history
• Images are not stored on our servers after AI analysis is complete
• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete your scan history at any time from within the app
• Request information about data we process on your behalf
• Contact us with privacy concerns or questions
• Request deletion of any data associated with your account

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the Support page.