Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At DUSKBAY, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Spotter's Garage collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our AI-powered car identification app.

Safety Notice: Never take photos while driving. Always ensure you are in a safe location and not operating a vehicle when using this app.

2. Information We Collect

Photos and Visual Data

• Car photos you submit for identification (processed but not stored)
• Basic image metadata for processing purposes only
• Visual features extracted for AI analysis

Device and Usage Information

• Device type, operating system, and version
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Performance metrics and crash reports

App Data

• User preferences and settings stored locally on your device
• Collection history and favorites stored locally on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

• Analyze photos using AI to identify car make, model, and rarity
• Maintain your personal car spotting collection locally on your device
• Provide car identification results

Third-Party Processing

• Images may be processed by OpenAI's services for identification purposes
• Please review OpenAI's terms of service and privacy policy for their data handling practices
• Images are not stored by us or our third-party processors after analysis

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance app features
• Monitor app performance and fix issues
• Improve user experience based on anonymized usage data

Communication

• Send important app updates and security notices through the app
• Provide in-app support and help information

4. Data Retention

• Photos: Not stored or retained - processed temporarily for identification only
• Identification Results: Stored locally on your device until you delete them
• Usage Data: Aggregated analytics retained for up to 2 years
• App Data: Stored locally on your device and removed when you delete the app

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Delete your locally stored identification results at any time through the app
• Delete all app data by uninstalling the app
• Contact us about data practices or concerns
• Review OpenAI's privacy policy for their data handling practices

6. Children's Privacy

Spotter's Garage is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. You need to review this policy periodically for any updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Subject line: "Spotter's Garage Privacy Request"