Privacy Policy for Chhabi

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture using secure authentication services (e.g., Google Sign-In, Supabase Auth).
• Payment Information: We do not collect or store your raw credit card data. All in-app purchases and subscriptions are securely processed through the Google Play Store billing system. We only store your subscription status and purchase history to provide premium features.

B. Device and Usage Data

• Device Information: We may automatically collect non-identifiable information about your device, such as the operating system version, device model, and app version, to help us identify bugs and improve app stability.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous analytics regarding how you interact with the App's features (e.g., which filters or templates are most popular).

C. Permissions Required

To function properly, Chhabi requests the following device permissions:

• Camera Access: To allow you to take photos directly within the app for editing.
• Storage/Photo Library Access: To allow you to import photos for editing and to save your edited images back to your device.

2. 🔴 Face Data and Biometric Processing

Chhabi utilizes Google ML Kit (including Face Detection and Selfie Segmentation) to power advanced AI editing features, such as portrait enhancements and face-specific filters.

We are fully committed to protecting your biometric and face data. Please note the following strict guidelines regarding our use of this data:

• 100% On-Device Processing: All face detection and selfie segmentation processes occur locally on your device.
• No Data Collection: We do not collect, transmit, store, or save your Face Data to any external servers, cloud storage, or databases.
• No Data Sharing: Your Face Data is never shared with third parties, advertisers, or external partners under any circumstances.
• Temporary Use: The Face Data is only used in real-time memory to apply the visual effect you have requested. Once the edit is completed or you exit the editing session, the Face Data is immediately discarded from memory.

3. Subscriptions

Chhabi offers auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscriptions for premium features ("PRO").

• Billing: All transactions are handled securely by Google Play. We do not have access to your payment credentials.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Google Play Account settings.
• Data Safety: We use your purchase token and subscription status strictly to unlock premium content (templates, stickers, fonts, and features) on your account.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the minimal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the App.
• To authenticate your account and securely sync your preferences.
• To process your premium subscriptions and restore purchases.
• To improve our App's functionality.
• To respond to your customer support requests.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We utilize industry-standard encryption for data transmitted between our App and our secure backend (Supabase). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Chhabi is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our servers.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your account and associated personal data by contacting our support email, or by using the "Delete Account" button directly within the Chhabi app Profile settings.
• Correction: Request updates or corrections to your personal information by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support.chhabi@gmail.com