Privacy Policy for HairBuddy

Introduction

Welcome to HairBuddy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our app:

Personal Information

• Gender and age
• Location data (country and city) - if you choose to provide it
• Email address (for account creation and communication)

Hair and Health Information

• Hair washing frequency and water temperature preferences
• Stress level indicators
• Styling products you use (brand, type, frequency)
• Allergies and sensitivities
• Hair care goals

Photos (Face and Hair Region)

• Hair photos from multiple angles (front, left, right, top) are required for analysis
• These photos may include parts of your face but are used only for hair and scalp analysis
• Uploaded photos are temporarily stored in Google Firebase Storage for faster transmission
• They are securely transmitted to machine learning models hosted on Google platforms (including large language models) for analysis
• Once analysis is complete, the photos are immediately deleted from Firebase
• We do not permanently store these photos in our databases, nor use them for identity, recognition, authentication, AI training, or advertising

Analysis Data

• Hair density metrics
• Hair quality assessments
• Scalp health indicators
• Pattern analysis results
• Personalized product and routine recommendations

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized hair and scalp analysis
• Generate tailored treatment, product, lifestyle, and supplement suggestions
• Track your hair health progress over time
• Improve our analysis algorithms and app functionality
• Communicate with you about your analysis results and app updates

Data Storage and Security

• Uploaded photos are temporarily stored in Firebase and deleted immediately after analysis
• Analysis data is stored securely in Firebase
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS protocols

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication, temporary photo storage, data storage, and cloud functions
• Google ML platforms (including large language models): For hair analysis processing
• RevenueCat: For subscription management

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Retention and Deletion

• Photos: Retained only during the analysis request and deleted from Firebase immediately after processing
• Analysis Data: Retained as long as your account remains active to provide progress tracking and recommendations
• You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

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Consent

By using HairBuddy, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.