PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: February 4, 2025 At Background & Face Editor LLC, protecting your personal data is a fundamental priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information about individuals who interact with our websites, apps, games, and other services.
- INTRODUCTION This Privacy Policy covers the digital properties and services operated by Background & Face Editor LLC. References to “Background & Face Editor LLC,” “we,” “us,” or “our” include all affiliated platforms, apps, and services. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, refrain from using our services. We may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically, so reviewing it from time to time is recommended.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT We gather various types of information from or about you, which may include: Data you submit directly when contacting us or reporting issues Permissions you grant for device features such as camera or microphone Registration details like name, email address, or other credentials if you create an account Content you share through social media or directly via our services Information about your device (operating system, mobile carrier, device type, system version, language, unique IDs) Usage metrics detailing how often you use our apps, which features you interact with, timestamps, and region settings Geolocation details (if you have granted permission for precise location tracking) Network provider details, including signal strength Automatically collected technical data when you launch our apps or connect your social media Optional movement data, if you choose to activate it Limited facial feature details used strictly for background removal of images (not retained on our servers, not tied to identity) We also may receive additional data about you from other services or partners, such as: Social media account information shared at your discretion (e.g., logging in with Facebook) Advertising partners informing us of interactions with campaigns Anonymized purchase details when you buy subscriptions via app platforms (Google, Apple)
- HOW WE HANDLE UPLOADED IMAGES Images you upload to remove backgrounds are encrypted during transfer Images are solely used for background removal and are deleted (along with resulting edits) usually within one hour We do not disclose images to external entities or publish them Usage metrics are aggregated without including any images If you contact us directly, the personal data you provide is only used to address your inquiry
- ONLINE TRACKING AND OPT-OUT We give you choices about how certain data is collected on our services for advertising or analytics. You may adjust device settings to limit the use of unique identifiers or opt out through links like Google Ads Settings NAI Consumer Opt-out DAA Opt-out Yahoo Privacy Flurry Opt-out At present, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.
- COOKIES & SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES Our websites may use cookies or similar mechanisms to collect data. Some are essential for the site to function, while others help us personalize content or analyze usage. You can adjust browser settings to block cookies but might lose certain functionality. We also integrate Firebase Analytics (by Google) in our apps. Google’s privacy terms are located at Google Privacy. For more on how Firebase handles data, see How Google uses data.
- HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We may process your data to: Provide and maintain our services, ensuring stable performance Identify you as a user and manage your account or subscription Offer customer support and respond to inquiries Help personalize content, including marketing tailored to your region or language Gather location data (if you grant permission) for location-based features or relevant ads Connect your account with social media and help you find friends who use our apps Create a unified experience across your devices by syncing your usage Improve features, content, and overall user satisfaction through analytics and research Communicate updates, system notices, or marketing offers (with your consent where needed) Deliver targeted ads or promotional content based on personal interests or location Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities Comply with applicable laws or assist law enforcement We rely on legal foundations like contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and user consent (where required) to support these data processing purposes.
- CROSS-APP AND INTEREST-BASED ADVERTISING We sometimes integrate Software Development Kits (SDKs) from advertising networks to serve interest-based ads in our apps. You can typically deactivate cross-app tracking in your device settings (e.g., “Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS). You will still see advertisements, but they might not reflect your personal interests.
- DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE We generally do not share your data with external parties unless: Service providers or other partners perform operations on our behalf (analytics, marketing, app maintenance) You participate in promotions where data must be shared with a partner to award prizes Third parties serve ads in our apps and gather insights based on ad interactions Merger, acquisition, or asset sale requires data transfer Legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas, protecting rights or safety, or addressing fraud, make disclosure necessary We share aggregated insights or non-personal data for research or business reasons
- SECURITY MEASURES We apply appropriate technical and organizational steps to keep your data secure. Despite efforts to safeguard information, no platform is entirely immune to risks. We regularly monitor and update our systems to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY Our services are not meant for users under age 13. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal data from minors under 13. Contact us if you suspect we have inadvertently gathered such data, and we will delete it.
- YOUR CHOICES & RIGHTS Depending on your region, you may request: Access to any personal data we hold about you Corrections if your data is inaccurate Restrictions on or objections to certain data processing Deletion of personal data when permissible Portability of certain data to reuse it across services Withdrawal of consent if processing is based on consent Contact us using the details at the end of this policy to exercise your rights.
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS Your data may be stored or processed outside your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to regions that might have different data protection rules, always subject to lawful safeguards.
- DATA RETENTION We keep data as long as needed for operational and legal reasons (e.g., fulfilling obligations, preventing abuse). Data is either securely deleted or anonymized once no longer required.
- DELETING OUR APPS You can uninstall our apps via your device’s standard uninstall process. Residual data on our servers is typically removed within a reasonable time following app deletion.
- PRIVACY POLICY MODIFICATIONS We may occasionally revise this policy to reflect changes in practices. Material updates will be communicated through prominent notices in our services or other contact methods.