Last Updated: December 22, 2024
Privacy Policy for Roasted
Introduction
Welcome to Roasted. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience with our app. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use TelemetryDeck, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how users interact with Roasted.
Important: TelemetryDeck does not collect any personally identifiable information. We use your device's vendor identifier, which is specific to our app and cannot be used to track you across other apps.
Subscription Information
If you purchase a subscription, we use a third-party service to securely manage purchases. This service processes:
- Purchase status and subscription details
- A randomly generated customer identifier
- No payment information is stored by our app
Feature Requests
When you submit a feature request:
- Your request title and description are collected
- Your email address is optional and only used if you choose to provide it
- Your votes on other feature requests
- Your vote is not identifiable
Local Data Storage
All your roast data is stored locally on your device:
- Roast history and saved roasts
- Custom humor styles and preferences
- Intensity level preferences
- Language settings
- Custom roast names and edits
This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it.
Photo Processing
How We Handle Your Photos
When you upload a photo to generate a roast:
- The photo is processed securely in real-time
- We analyze the visual content to generate contextual roasts
- Photos are immediately discarded after processing
- No photos are stored on our servers
- No facial recognition or biometric data is collected
- Photos are never shared with third parties
What we do NOT do:
- Store or save any photos you upload
- Create user profiles based on photos
- Use photos for training AI models
- Share photos with any third parties
- Access your photo library without permission
Device Permissions
Photo Library Access
We request photo library permission to allow you to select photos for roasting. We only access the specific photos you choose to upload.
Camera Access
We request camera permission if you choose to take a new photo for roasting. The camera is only activated when you explicitly choose to take a photo.
Third-Party Services
We use carefully selected third-party services to enhance your experience:
- Analytics: TelemetryDeck for privacy-focused usage analytics
- Subscriptions: Secure payment processing and subscription management
- Feature Requests: User feedback and feature request management
- AI Processing: Secure AI services for generating roasts
All third-party services are chosen for their commitment to user privacy and data protection.
Data We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
- Location data
- Contact information
- Calendar or health data
- Photos (they are processed and immediately discarded)
- Facial recognition data or biometric identifiers
- Browsing history
- Advertising identifiers
- Data from other apps
- Email addresses (unless optionally provided for support)
Email Support
When you contact support through the app, your email may include:
- App version and device information for troubleshooting
- Your message content
- Optionally, your email address for response
Children's Privacy
Roasted is designed for users aged 12 and above due to the nature of humor content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data Security
- All data is stored locally on your device
- We use industry-standard encryption for any data transmission
- Photos are processed securely and immediately discarded
- We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Delete all local data by uninstalling the app
- Opt-out of analytics in the app settings (coming soon)
- Control what photos you share with the app
- Contact us with any privacy concerns
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: roastedhelpdesk@gmail.com
Compliance
This app complies with:
- Apple's App Store Guidelines
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Your privacy is our priority. Thank you for trusting Roasted with your photos and your laughs.